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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060, 8,362.72 and 3,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060, 8,362.72 and 3,371.20 is: 4,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060 : 8,362.72 = 3,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060/8,362.72 = 3,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060x = 8,362.72 × 3,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060x = 28,192,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192,401.66/6,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.21

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