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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.67, 8,313.96 and 3,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.67, 8,313.96 and 3,372.07 is: 4,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.67 : 8,313.96 = 3,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.67/8,313.96 = 3,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.67x = 8,313.96 × 3,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.67x = 28,035,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035,263.24/6,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.41

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