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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.70, 8,316.39 and 3,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.70, 8,316.39 and 3,373.50 is: 4,655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.70 : 8,316.39 = 3,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.70/8,316.39 = 3,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.70x = 8,316.39 × 3,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.70x = 28,055,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055,341.67/6,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.17

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