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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.44, 8,316.90 and 3,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.44, 8,316.90 and 3,373.78 is: 4,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.44 : 8,316.90 = 3,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.44/8,316.90 = 3,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.44x = 8,316.90 × 3,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.44x = 28,059,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,390.88/6,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.05

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