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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.08, 8,312.49 and 3,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.08, 8,312.49 and 3,335.09 is: 4,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.08 : 8,312.49 = 3,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.08/8,312.49 = 3,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.08x = 8,312.49 × 3,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.08x = 27,722,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,923.06/6,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.02

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