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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.79, 8,311.45 and 3,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.79, 8,311.45 and 3,370.20 is: 4,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.79 : 8,311.45 = 3,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.79/8,311.45 = 3,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.79x = 8,311.45 × 3,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.79x = 28,011,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,273.01/6,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.88

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