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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.51, 8,317.22 and 3,374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.51, 8,317.22 and 3,374.49 is: 4,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.51 : 8,317.22 = 3,374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.51/8,317.22 = 3,374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.51x = 8,317.22 × 3,374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.51x = 28,066,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,358.85/6,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.38

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