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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.81, 8,311.64 and 3,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.81, 8,311.64 and 3,370.06 is: 4,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.81 : 8,311.64 = 3,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.81/8,311.64 = 3,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.81x = 8,311.64 × 3,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.81x = 28,010,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,725.50/6,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.77

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