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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.35, 8,311.91 and 3,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.35, 8,311.91 and 3,334.42 is: 4,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.35 : 8,311.91 = 3,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.35/8,311.91 = 3,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.35x = 8,311.91 × 3,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.35x = 27,715,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,398.94/6,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.33

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