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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.86, 8,312.54 and 3,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.86, 8,312.54 and 3,370.92 is: 4,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.86 : 8,312.54 = 3,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.86/8,312.54 = 3,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.86x = 8,312.54 × 3,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.86x = 28,020,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020,890.48/6,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.42

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