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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.74, 8,311.38 and 3,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.74, 8,311.38 and 3,370.26 is: 4,650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.74 : 8,311.38 = 3,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.74/8,311.38 = 3,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.74x = 8,311.38 × 3,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.74x = 28,011,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,511.56/6,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.96

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