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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.61, 8,312.31 and 3,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.61, 8,312.31 and 3,370.50 is: 4,651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.61 : 8,312.31 = 3,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.61/8,312.31 = 3,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.61x = 8,312.31 × 3,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.61x = 28,016,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,640.86/6,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.14

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