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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.73, 8,314.14 and 3,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.73, 8,314.14 and 3,372.25 is: 4,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.73 : 8,314.14 = 3,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.73/8,314.14 = 3,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.73x = 8,314.14 × 3,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.73x = 28,037,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,358.62/6,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.71

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