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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024, 8,312.64 and 3,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024, 8,312.64 and 3,371.28 is: 4,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024 : 8,312.64 = 3,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024/8,312.64 = 3,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024x = 8,312.64 × 3,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024x = 28,024,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,236.98/6,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.10

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