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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.78, 8,351.87 and 3,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.78, 8,351.87 and 3,363.31 is: 4,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.78 : 8,351.87 = 3,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.78/8,351.87 = 3,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.78x = 8,351.87 × 3,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.78x = 28,089,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,927.89/6,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.60

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