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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.57, 8,316.97 and 3,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.57, 8,316.97 and 3,373.82 is: 4,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.57 : 8,316.97 = 3,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.57/8,316.97 = 3,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.57x = 8,316.97 × 3,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.57x = 28,059,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,909.71/6,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.04

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