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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.79, 8,365.55 and 3,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.79, 8,365.55 and 3,373.02 is: 4,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.79 : 8,365.55 = 3,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.79/8,365.55 = 3,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.79x = 8,365.55 × 3,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.79x = 28,217,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217,167.46/6,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.93

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