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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.48, 8,312.56 and 3,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.48, 8,312.56 and 3,370.96 is: 4,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.48 : 8,312.56 = 3,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.48/8,312.56 = 3,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.48x = 8,312.56 × 3,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.48x = 28,021,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,309.22/6,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.02

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