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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.78, 8,316.86 and 3,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.78, 8,316.86 and 3,374.28 is: 4,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.78 : 8,316.86 = 3,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.78/8,316.86 = 3,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.78x = 8,316.86 × 3,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.78x = 28,063,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,454.10/6,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.46

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