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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.16, 8,319.90 and 3,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.16, 8,319.90 and 3,376.52 is: 4,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.16 : 8,319.90 = 3,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.16/8,319.90 = 3,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.16x = 8,319.90 × 3,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.16x = 28,092,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092,308.75/6,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.41

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