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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.22, 8,312.04 and 3,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.22, 8,312.04 and 3,371.14 is: 4,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.22 : 8,312.04 = 3,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.22/8,312.04 = 3,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.22x = 8,312.04 × 3,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.22x = 28,021,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,050.53/6,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.17

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