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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.30, 8,311.78 and 3,334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.30, 8,311.78 and 3,334.35 is: 4,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.30 : 8,311.78 = 3,334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.30/8,311.78 = 3,334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.30x = 8,311.78 × 3,334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.30x = 27,714,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,372.23/6,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.20

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