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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.39, 8,352.07 and 3,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.39, 8,352.07 and 3,363.72 is: 4,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.39 : 8,352.07 = 3,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.39/8,352.07 = 3,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.39x = 8,352.07 × 3,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.39x = 28,094,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094,024.90/6,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.81

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