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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.35, 8,310.53 and 3,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.35, 8,310.53 and 3,333.42 is: 4,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.35 : 8,310.53 = 3,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.35/8,310.53 = 3,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.35x = 8,310.53 × 3,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.35x = 27,702,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,495.25/6,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.95

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