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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.21, 8,312.36 and 3,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.21, 8,312.36 and 3,370.86 is: 4,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.21 : 8,312.36 = 3,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.21/8,312.36 = 3,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.21x = 8,312.36 × 3,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.21x = 28,019,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019,784.98/6,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.97

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