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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.71, 8,317.38 and 3,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.71, 8,317.38 and 3,374.08 is: 4,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.71 : 8,317.38 = 3,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.71/8,317.38 = 3,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.71x = 8,317.38 × 3,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.71x = 28,063,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,505.51/6,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.52

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