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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.69, 8,311.32 and 3,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.69, 8,311.32 and 3,370.09 is: 4,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.69 : 8,311.32 = 3,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.69/8,311.32 = 3,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.69x = 8,311.32 × 3,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.69x = 28,009,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,009,896.42/6,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.73

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