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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.20, 8,313.02 and 3,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.20, 8,313.02 and 3,371.16 is: 4,651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.20 : 8,313.02 = 3,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.20/8,313.02 = 3,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.20x = 8,313.02 × 3,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.20x = 28,024,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,520.50/6,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.99

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