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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.24, 8,321.33 and 3,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.24, 8,321.33 and 3,377.30 is: 4,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.24 : 8,321.33 = 3,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.24/8,321.33 = 3,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.24x = 8,321.33 × 3,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.24x = 28,103,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,594.65/6,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.22

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