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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.35, 8,313.29 and 3,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.35, 8,313.29 and 3,335.42 is: 4,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.35 : 8,313.29 = 3,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.35/8,313.29 = 3,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.35x = 8,313.29 × 3,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.35x = 27,728,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,313.73/6,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.71

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