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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.62, 8,314.01 and 3,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.62, 8,314.01 and 3,372.07 is: 4,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.62 : 8,314.01 = 3,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.62/8,314.01 = 3,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.62x = 8,314.01 × 3,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.62x = 28,035,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035,423.70/6,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.48

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