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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.95, 8,308.98 and 3,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.95, 8,308.98 and 3,369.29 is: 4,648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.95 : 8,308.98 = 3,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.95/8,308.98 = 3,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.95x = 8,308.98 × 3,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.95x = 27,995,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,321.68/6,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.88

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