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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.52, 8,316.60 and 3,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.52, 8,316.60 and 3,373.96 is: 4,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.52 : 8,316.60 = 3,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.52/8,316.60 = 3,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.52x = 8,316.60 × 3,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.52x = 28,059,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,875.74/6,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.07

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