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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.43, 8,311.35 and 3,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.43, 8,311.35 and 3,369.68 is: 4,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.43 : 8,311.35 = 3,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.43/8,311.35 = 3,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.43x = 8,311.35 × 3,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.43x = 28,006,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,589.87/6,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.38

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