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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.62, 8,312.63 and 3,371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.62, 8,312.63 and 3,371.07 is: 4,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.62 : 8,312.63 = 3,371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.62/8,312.63 = 3,371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.62x = 8,312.63 × 3,371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.62x = 28,022,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,457.61/6,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.10

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