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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.42, 8,312.48 and 3,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.42, 8,312.48 and 3,370.76 is: 4,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.42 : 8,312.48 = 3,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.42/8,312.48 = 3,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.42x = 8,312.48 × 3,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.42x = 28,019,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019,375.08/6,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.74

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