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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.54, 8,312.25 and 3,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.54, 8,312.25 and 3,371.14 is: 4,652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.54 : 8,312.25 = 3,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.54/8,312.25 = 3,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.54x = 8,312.25 × 3,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.54x = 28,021,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,758.47/6,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.81

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