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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.99, 8,311.76 and 3,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.99, 8,311.76 and 3,370.44 is: 4,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.99 : 8,311.76 = 3,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.99/8,311.76 = 3,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.99x = 8,311.76 × 3,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.99x = 28,014,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,296.80/6,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.23

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