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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.76, 8,314.18 and 3,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.76, 8,314.18 and 3,372.20 is: 4,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.76 : 8,314.18 = 3,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.76/8,314.18 = 3,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.76x = 8,314.18 × 3,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.76x = 28,037,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,077.80/6,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.64

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