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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.52, 8,317.72 and 3,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.52, 8,317.72 and 3,374.48 is: 4,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.52 : 8,317.72 = 3,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.52/8,317.72 = 3,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.52x = 8,317.72 × 3,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.52x = 28,067,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067,979.79/6,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.64

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