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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.83, 8,315.93 and 3,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.83, 8,315.93 and 3,372.71 is: 4,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.83 : 8,315.93 = 3,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.83/8,315.93 = 3,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.83x = 8,315.93 × 3,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.83x = 28,047,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,187.12/6,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.50

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