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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.13, 8,317.29 and 3,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.13, 8,317.29 and 3,374.52 is: 4,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.13 : 8,317.29 = 3,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.13/8,317.29 = 3,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.13x = 8,317.29 × 3,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.13x = 28,066,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,861.45/6,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.75

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