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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.87, 8,312.67 and 3,372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.87, 8,312.67 and 3,372.21 is: 4,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.87 : 8,312.67 = 3,372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.87/8,312.67 = 3,372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.87x = 8,312.67 × 3,372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.87x = 28,032,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,068.90/6,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.73

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