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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.46, 8,316.69 and 3,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.46, 8,316.69 and 3,373.98 is: 4,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.46 : 8,316.69 = 3,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.46/8,316.69 = 3,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.46x = 8,316.69 × 3,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.46x = 28,060,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,345.73/6,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.19

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