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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.43, 8,313.74 and 3,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.43, 8,313.74 and 3,371.83 is: 4,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.43 : 8,313.74 = 3,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.43/8,313.74 = 3,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.43x = 8,313.74 × 3,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.43x = 28,032,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,517.94/6,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.14

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