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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.29, 8,311.98 and 3,370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.29, 8,311.98 and 3,370.99 is: 4,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.29 : 8,311.98 = 3,370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.29/8,311.98 = 3,370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.29x = 8,311.98 × 3,370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.29x = 28,019,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019,601.46/6,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.88

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