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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.79, 8,313.35 and 3,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.79, 8,313.35 and 3,371.71 is: 4,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.79 : 8,313.35 = 3,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.79/8,313.35 = 3,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.79x = 8,313.35 × 3,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.79x = 28,030,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030,205.33/6,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.25

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