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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.93, 8,313.08 and 3,371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.93, 8,313.08 and 3,371.49 is: 4,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.93 : 8,313.08 = 3,371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.93/8,313.08 = 3,371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.93x = 8,313.08 × 3,371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.93x = 28,027,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027,449.23/6,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.69

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