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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.30, 8,312.56 and 3,370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.30, 8,312.56 and 3,370.55 is: 4,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.30 : 8,312.56 = 3,370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.30/8,312.56 = 3,370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.30x = 8,312.56 × 3,370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.30x = 28,017,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017,911.46/6,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.59

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