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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.46, 8,315.12 and 3,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.46, 8,315.12 and 3,372.71 is: 4,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.46 : 8,315.12 = 3,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.46/8,315.12 = 3,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.46x = 8,315.12 × 3,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.46x = 28,044,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044,455.23/6,025.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.33

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