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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.84, 8,364.79 and 3,372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.84, 8,364.79 and 3,372.97 is: 4,654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.84 : 8,364.79 = 3,372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.84/8,364.79 = 3,372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.84x = 8,364.79 × 3,372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.84x = 28,214,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,185.73/6,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.39

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