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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.44, 8,316.42 and 3,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.44, 8,316.42 and 3,374.42 is: 4,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.44 : 8,316.42 = 3,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.44/8,316.42 = 3,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.44x = 8,316.42 × 3,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.44x = 28,063,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,093.98/6,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.89

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