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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.59, 8,315.19 and 3,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.59, 8,315.19 and 3,372.84 is: 4,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.59 : 8,315.19 = 3,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.59/8,315.19 = 3,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.59x = 8,315.19 × 3,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.59x = 28,045,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045,805.44/6,025.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.45

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