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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.89, 8,316.95 and 4,533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.89, 8,316.95 and 4,533.17 is: 6,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.89 : 8,316.95 = 4,533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.89/8,316.95 = 4,533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.89x = 8,316.95 × 4,533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.89x = 37,702,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702,125.57/6,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.73

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