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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.10, 8,362.90 and 3,371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.10, 8,362.90 and 3,371.35 is: 4,652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.10 : 8,362.90 = 3,371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.10/8,362.90 = 3,371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.10x = 8,362.90 × 3,371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.10x = 28,194,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,262.92/6,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.44

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