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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.81, 8,316.61 and 3,374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.81, 8,316.61 and 3,374.19 is: 4,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.81 : 8,316.61 = 3,374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.81/8,316.61 = 3,374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.81x = 8,316.61 × 3,374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.81x = 28,061,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061,813.86/6,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.17

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