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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.36, 8,313.48 and 3,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.36, 8,313.48 and 3,371.88 is: 4,653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.36 : 8,313.48 = 3,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.36/8,313.48 = 3,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.36x = 8,313.48 × 3,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.36x = 28,032,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,056.94/6,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.12

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