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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.84, 8,311.92 and 3,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.84, 8,311.92 and 3,370.50 is: 4,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.84 : 8,311.92 = 3,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.84/8,311.92 = 3,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.84x = 8,311.92 × 3,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.84x = 28,015,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015,326.36/6,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.51

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