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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.94, 8,314.73 and 3,372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.94, 8,314.73 and 3,372.19 is: 4,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.94 : 8,314.73 = 3,372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.94/8,314.73 = 3,372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.94x = 8,314.73 × 3,372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.94x = 28,038,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,849.36/6,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.80

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