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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.87, 8,309.95 and 3,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.87, 8,309.95 and 3,369.29 is: 4,649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.87 : 8,309.95 = 3,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.87/8,309.95 = 3,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.87x = 8,309.95 × 3,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.87x = 27,998,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998,594.10/6,021.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.48

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