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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.13, 8,320.67 and 3,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.13, 8,320.67 and 3,377.43 is: 4,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.13 : 8,320.67 = 3,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.13/8,320.67 = 3,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.13x = 8,320.67 × 3,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.13x = 28,102,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,463.59/6,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.11

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