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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.86, 8,310.18 and 3,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.86, 8,310.18 and 3,369.26 is: 4,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.86 : 8,310.18 = 3,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.86/8,310.18 = 3,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.86x = 8,310.18 × 3,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.86x = 27,999,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,190.48/6,021.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.60

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