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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.70, 8,312.70 and 3,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.70, 8,312.70 and 3,371.10 is: 4,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.70 : 8,312.70 = 3,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.70/8,312.70 = 3,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.70x = 8,312.70 × 3,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.70x = 28,022,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,942.97/6,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.11

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