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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.26, 8,352.51 and 3,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.26, 8,352.51 and 3,363.87 is: 4,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.26 : 8,352.51 = 3,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.26/8,352.51 = 3,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.26x = 8,352.51 × 3,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.26x = 28,096,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096,757.81/6,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.36

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