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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.55, 8,365.38 and 3,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.55, 8,365.38 and 3,373.36 is: 4,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.55 : 8,365.38 = 3,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.55/8,365.38 = 3,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.55x = 8,365.38 × 3,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.55x = 28,219,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,451.77/6,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.48

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