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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.86, 8,312.83 and 3,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.86, 8,312.83 and 3,371.26 is: 4,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.86 : 8,312.83 = 3,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.86/8,312.83 = 3,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.86x = 8,312.83 × 3,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.86x = 28,024,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,711.27/6,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.28

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