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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.94, 8,313.35 and 3,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.94, 8,313.35 and 3,371.19 is: 4,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.94 : 8,313.35 = 3,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.94/8,313.35 = 3,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.94x = 8,313.35 × 3,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.94x = 28,025,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,865.53/6,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.41

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