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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.46, 8,314.16 and 3,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.46, 8,314.16 and 3,372.12 is: 4,653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.46 : 8,314.16 = 3,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.46/8,314.16 = 3,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.46x = 8,314.16 × 3,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.46x = 28,036,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,345.22/6,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.75

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