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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.82, 8,311.81 and 3,370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.82, 8,311.81 and 3,370.07 is: 4,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.82 : 8,311.81 = 3,370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.82/8,311.81 = 3,370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.82x = 8,311.81 × 3,370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.82x = 28,011,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,381.53/6,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.87

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