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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.25, 8,320.59 and 3,376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.25, 8,320.59 and 3,376.67 is: 4,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.25 : 8,320.59 = 3,376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.25/8,320.59 = 3,376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.25x = 8,320.59 × 3,376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.25x = 28,095,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095,907.44/6,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.93

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