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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.20, 8,315.70 and 3,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.20, 8,315.70 and 3,373 is: 4,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.20 : 8,315.70 = 3,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.20/8,315.70 = 3,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.20x = 8,315.70 × 3,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.20x = 28,048,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,856.10/6,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.48

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