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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.36, 8,310.60 and 3,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.36, 8,310.60 and 3,370.71 is: 4,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.36 : 8,310.60 = 3,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.36/8,310.60 = 3,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.36x = 8,310.60 × 3,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.36x = 28,012,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,653.69/6,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.67

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