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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.38, 8,313.79 and 3,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.38, 8,313.79 and 3,372.33 is: 4,653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.38 : 8,313.79 = 3,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.38/8,313.79 = 3,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.38x = 8,313.79 × 3,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.38x = 28,036,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,872.50/6,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.91

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