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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.15, 8,313.26 and 3,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.15, 8,313.26 and 3,371.58 is: 4,652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.15 : 8,313.26 = 3,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.15/8,313.26 = 3,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.15x = 8,313.26 × 3,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.15x = 28,028,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028,804.29/6,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.74

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