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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.41, 8,312.94 and 3,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.41, 8,312.94 and 3,371.15 is: 4,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.41 : 8,312.94 = 3,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.41/8,312.94 = 3,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.41x = 8,312.94 × 3,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.41x = 28,024,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,167.68/6,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.77

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