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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.36, 8,367.37 and 3,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.36, 8,367.37 and 3,374.53 is: 4,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.36 : 8,367.37 = 3,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.36/8,367.37 = 3,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.36x = 8,367.37 × 3,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.36x = 28,235,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235,882.38/6,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.81

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