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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.93, 8,315.80 and 3,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.93, 8,315.80 and 3,373.38 is: 4,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.93 : 8,315.80 = 3,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.93/8,315.80 = 3,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.93x = 8,315.80 × 3,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.93x = 28,052,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052,344.97/6,025.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.27

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