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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.06, 8,313.30 and 3,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.06, 8,313.30 and 3,437.14 is: 4,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.06 : 8,313.30 = 3,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.06/8,313.30 = 3,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.06x = 8,313.30 × 3,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.06x = 28,573,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,975.96/6,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.31

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