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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.55, 8,316.29 and 3,374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.55, 8,316.29 and 3,374.00 is: 4,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.55 : 8,316.29 = 3,374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.55/8,316.29 = 3,374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.55x = 8,316.29 × 3,374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.55x = 28,059,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,104.01/6,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.91

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