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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.85, 8,311.53 and 3,370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.85, 8,311.53 and 3,370.77 is: 4,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.85 : 8,311.53 = 3,370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.85/8,311.53 = 3,370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.85x = 8,311.53 × 3,370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.85x = 28,016,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,197.57/6,022.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.66

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