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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.51, 8,316.13 and 3,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.51, 8,316.13 and 3,373.56 is: 4,655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.51 : 8,316.13 = 3,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.51/8,316.13 = 3,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.51x = 8,316.13 × 3,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.51x = 28,054,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,946.66/6,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.26

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