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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.74, 8,319.66 and 3,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.74, 8,319.66 and 3,376.26 is: 4,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.74 : 8,319.66 = 3,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.74/8,319.66 = 3,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.74x = 8,319.66 × 3,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.74x = 28,089,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,335.27/6,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.24

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