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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.44, 8,320.71 and 3,376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.44, 8,320.71 and 3,376.83 is: 4,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.44 : 8,320.71 = 3,376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.44/8,320.71 = 3,376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.44x = 8,320.71 × 3,376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.44x = 28,097,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,623.15/6,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.07

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