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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.16, 8,315.69 and 3,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.16, 8,315.69 and 3,337.29 is: 4,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.16 : 8,315.69 = 3,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.16/8,315.69 = 3,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.16x = 8,315.69 × 3,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.16x = 27,751,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751,852.39/6,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.23

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