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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.11, 8,320.40 and 3,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.11, 8,320.40 and 3,376.49 is: 4,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.11 : 8,320.40 = 3,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.11/8,320.40 = 3,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.11x = 8,320.40 × 3,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.11x = 28,093,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,747.40/6,029.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.68

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