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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.89, 8,314.52 and 3,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.89, 8,314.52 and 3,372.28 is: 4,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.89 : 8,314.52 = 3,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.89/8,314.52 = 3,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.89x = 8,314.52 × 3,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.89x = 28,038,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,851.86/6,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.83

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