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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.21, 8,312.04 and 3,370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.21, 8,312.04 and 3,370.41 is: 4,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.21 : 8,312.04 = 3,370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.21/8,312.04 = 3,370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.21x = 8,312.04 × 3,370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.21x = 28,014,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,982.74/6,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.18

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