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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.04, 8,312.95 and 3,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.04, 8,312.95 and 3,335.20 is: 4,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.04 : 8,312.95 = 3,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.04/8,312.95 = 3,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.04x = 8,312.95 × 3,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.04x = 27,725,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,377.46/6,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.46

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