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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.08, 8,311.86 and 3,370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.08, 8,311.86 and 3,370.54 is: 4,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.08 : 8,311.86 = 3,370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.08/8,311.86 = 3,370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.08x = 8,311.86 × 3,370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.08x = 28,015,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015,456.60/6,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.35

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