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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.81, 8,375.49 and 3,381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.81, 8,375.49 and 3,381.03 is: 4,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.81 : 8,375.49 = 3,381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.81/8,375.49 = 3,381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.81x = 8,375.49 × 3,381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.81x = 28,317,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,317,782.95/6,069.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.35

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