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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.09, 8,312.27 and 3,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.09, 8,312.27 and 3,370.74 is: 4,651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.09 : 8,312.27 = 3,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.09/8,312.27 = 3,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.09x = 8,312.27 × 3,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.09x = 28,018,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018,484.13/6,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.85

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