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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.94, 8,364.01 and 3,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.94, 8,364.01 and 3,372.12 is: 4,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.94 : 8,364.01 = 3,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.94/8,364.01 = 3,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.94x = 8,364.01 × 3,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.94x = 28,204,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,445.40/6,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.48

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