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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.41, 8,311.56 and 3,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.41, 8,311.56 and 3,370.15 is: 4,650.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.41 : 8,311.56 = 3,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.41/8,311.56 = 3,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.41x = 8,311.56 × 3,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.41x = 28,011,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,203.93/6,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.39

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