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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.57, 8,316.57 and 3,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.57, 8,316.57 and 3,374.07 is: 4,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.57 : 8,316.57 = 3,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.57/8,316.57 = 3,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.57x = 8,316.57 × 3,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.57x = 28,060,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,717.59/6,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.17

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