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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.92, 8,368.26 and 3,338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.92, 8,368.26 and 3,338.54 is: 4,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.92 : 8,368.26 = 3,338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.92/8,368.26 = 3,338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.92x = 8,368.26 × 3,338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.92x = 27,937,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937,770.74/6,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.21

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