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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.31, 8,313.54 and 3,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.31, 8,313.54 and 3,371.72 is: 4,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.31 : 8,313.54 = 3,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.31/8,313.54 = 3,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.31x = 8,313.54 × 3,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.31x = 28,030,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030,897.68/6,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.97

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