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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.41, 8,313.89 and 3,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.41, 8,313.89 and 3,372.06 is: 4,653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.41 : 8,313.89 = 3,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.41/8,313.89 = 3,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.41x = 8,313.89 × 3,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.41x = 28,034,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034,919.05/6,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.56

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