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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.71, 8,311.46 and 3,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.71, 8,311.46 and 3,370.10 is: 4,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.71 : 8,311.46 = 3,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.71/8,311.46 = 3,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.71x = 8,311.46 × 3,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.71x = 28,010,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,392.94/6,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.80

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