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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.04, 8,315.92 and 3,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.04, 8,315.92 and 3,373.39 is: 4,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.04 : 8,315.92 = 3,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.04/8,315.92 = 3,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.04x = 8,315.92 × 3,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.04x = 28,052,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052,841.37/6,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.27

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