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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.44, 8,312.67 and 3,370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.44, 8,312.67 and 3,370.69 is: 4,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.44 : 8,312.67 = 3,370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.44/8,312.67 = 3,370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.44x = 8,312.67 × 3,370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.44x = 28,019,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019,433.64/6,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.73

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