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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.33, 8,320.47 and 3,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.33, 8,320.47 and 3,340.73 is: 4,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.33 : 8,320.47 = 3,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.33/8,320.47 = 3,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.33x = 8,320.47 × 3,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.33x = 27,796,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,402.14/6,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.20

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