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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.22, 8,312.16 and 3,370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.22, 8,312.16 and 3,370.59 is: 4,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.22 : 8,312.16 = 3,370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.22/8,312.16 = 3,370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.22x = 8,312.16 × 3,370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.22x = 28,016,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,883.37/6,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.48

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