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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.32, 8,310.80 and 3,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.32, 8,310.80 and 3,926.45 is: 5,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.32 : 8,310.80 = 3,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.32/8,310.80 = 3,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.32x = 8,310.80 × 3,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.32x = 32,631,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631,879.47/6,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.49

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