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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.98, 8,311.56 and 3,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.98, 8,311.56 and 3,370.40 is: 4,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.98 : 8,311.56 = 3,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.98/8,311.56 = 3,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.98x = 8,311.56 × 3,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.98x = 28,013,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,240.27/6,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.06

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