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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.83, 8,317.31 and 3,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.83, 8,317.31 and 3,373.71 is: 4,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.83 : 8,317.31 = 3,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.83/8,317.31 = 3,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.83x = 8,317.31 × 3,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.83x = 28,060,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,191.92/6,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.88

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