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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.68, 8,318.70 and 3,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.68, 8,318.70 and 3,375.34 is: 4,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.68 : 8,318.70 = 3,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.68/8,318.70 = 3,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.68x = 8,318.70 × 3,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.68x = 28,078,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,420.06/6,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.24

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