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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.74, 8,311.35 and 3,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.74, 8,311.35 and 3,370.14 is: 4,650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.74 : 8,311.35 = 3,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.74/8,311.35 = 3,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.74x = 8,311.35 × 3,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.74x = 28,010,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,413.09/6,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.78

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