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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.33, 8,313.72 and 3,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.33, 8,313.72 and 3,371.70 is: 4,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.33 : 8,313.72 = 3,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.33/8,313.72 = 3,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.33x = 8,313.72 × 3,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.33x = 28,031,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,369.72/6,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.03

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