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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.58, 8,312.31 and 3,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.58, 8,312.31 and 3,370.74 is: 4,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.58 : 8,312.31 = 3,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.58/8,312.31 = 3,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.58x = 8,312.31 × 3,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.58x = 28,018,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018,635.81/6,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.49

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