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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.44, 8,352.42 and 3,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.44, 8,352.42 and 3,363.72 is: 4,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.44 : 8,352.42 = 3,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.44/8,352.42 = 3,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.44x = 8,352.42 × 3,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.44x = 28,095,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095,202.20/6,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.96

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