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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.83, 8,318.70 and 3,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.83, 8,318.70 and 3,374.71 is: 4,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.83 : 8,318.70 = 3,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.83/8,318.70 = 3,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.83x = 8,318.70 × 3,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.83x = 28,073,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073,200.08/6,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.26

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