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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.21, 8,315.31 and 3,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.21, 8,315.31 and 3,372.58 is: 4,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.21 : 8,315.31 = 3,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.21/8,315.31 = 3,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.21x = 8,315.31 × 3,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.21x = 28,044,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044,048.20/6,025.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.45

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