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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.23, 8,351.85 and 3,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.23, 8,351.85 and 3,363.62 is: 4,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.23 : 8,351.85 = 3,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.23/8,351.85 = 3,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.23x = 8,351.85 × 3,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.23x = 28,092,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092,414.24/6,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.66

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