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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.63, 8,318.48 and 3,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.63, 8,318.48 and 3,375.15 is: 4,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.63 : 8,318.48 = 3,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.63/8,318.48 = 3,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.63x = 8,318.48 × 3,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.63x = 28,076,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076,100.90/6,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.90

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