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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.58, 8,313.69 and 3,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.58, 8,313.69 and 3,371.74 is: 4,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.58 : 8,313.69 = 3,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.58/8,313.69 = 3,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.58x = 8,313.69 × 3,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.58x = 28,031,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,601.12/6,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.87

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