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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.54, 8,314.06 and 3,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.54, 8,314.06 and 3,372.42 is: 4,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.54 : 8,314.06 = 3,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.54/8,314.06 = 3,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.54x = 8,314.06 × 3,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.54x = 28,038,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,502.23/6,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.05

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