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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.67, 8,311.28 and 3,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.67, 8,311.28 and 3,370.70 is: 4,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.67 : 8,311.28 = 3,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.67/8,311.28 = 3,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.67x = 8,311.28 × 3,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.67x = 28,014,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,860.70/6,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.57

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