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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.08, 8,317.20 and 3,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.08, 8,317.20 and 3,374.72 is: 4,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.08 : 8,317.20 = 3,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.08/8,317.20 = 3,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.08x = 8,317.20 × 3,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.08x = 28,068,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068,221.18/6,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.02

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