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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.13, 8,316.27 and 3,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.13, 8,316.27 and 3,373.38 is: 4,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.13 : 8,316.27 = 3,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.13/8,316.27 = 3,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.13x = 8,316.27 × 3,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.13x = 28,053,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053,938.89/6,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.38

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