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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.58, 8,311.62 and 3,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.58, 8,311.62 and 3,370.46 is: 4,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.58 : 8,311.62 = 3,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.58/8,311.62 = 3,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.58x = 8,311.62 × 3,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.58x = 28,013,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,982.75/6,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.49

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