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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.81, 8,313.02 and 3,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.81, 8,313.02 and 3,371.06 is: 4,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.81 : 8,313.02 = 3,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.81/8,313.02 = 3,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.81x = 8,313.02 × 3,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.81x = 28,023,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,689.20/6,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.15

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