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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.43, 8,315.60 and 4,037.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.43, 8,315.60 and 4,037.31 is: 5,573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.43 : 8,315.60 = 4,037.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.43/8,315.60 = 4,037.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.43x = 8,315.60 × 4,037.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.43x = 33,572,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,634.85/6,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.67

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