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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.43, 8,311.95 and 3,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.43, 8,311.95 and 3,370.68 is: 4,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.43 : 8,311.95 = 3,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.43/8,311.95 = 3,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.43x = 8,311.95 × 3,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.43x = 28,016,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,923.63/6,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.32

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