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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.63, 8,314.38 and 3,372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.63, 8,314.38 and 3,372.21 is: 4,653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.63 : 8,314.38 = 3,372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.63/8,314.38 = 3,372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.63x = 8,314.38 × 3,372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.63x = 28,037,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,835.38/6,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.87

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