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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.92, 8,314.43 and 3,372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.92, 8,314.43 and 3,372.57 is: 4,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.92 : 8,314.43 = 3,372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.92/8,314.43 = 3,372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.92x = 8,314.43 × 3,372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.92x = 28,040,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,980.32/6,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.17

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