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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.68, 8,316.40 and 3,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.68, 8,316.40 and 3,374.08 is: 4,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.68 : 8,316.40 = 3,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.68/8,316.40 = 3,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.68x = 8,316.40 × 3,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.68x = 28,060,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,198.91/6,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.00

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