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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.58, 8,313.10 and 3,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.58, 8,313.10 and 3,372.50 is: 4,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.58 : 8,313.10 = 3,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.58/8,313.10 = 3,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.58x = 8,313.10 × 3,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.58x = 28,035,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035,942.10/6,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.59

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