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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.44, 8,314.08 and 3,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.44, 8,314.08 and 3,371.72 is: 4,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.44 : 8,314.08 = 3,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.44/8,314.08 = 3,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.44x = 8,314.08 × 3,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.44x = 28,032,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,749.82/6,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.17

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