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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.78, 8,353.25 and 3,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.78, 8,353.25 and 3,364.31 is: 4,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.78 : 8,353.25 = 3,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.78/8,353.25 = 3,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.78x = 8,353.25 × 3,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.78x = 28,102,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,922.51/6,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.98

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