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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.46, 8,320.53 and 3,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.46, 8,320.53 and 3,377.10 is: 4,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.46 : 8,320.53 = 3,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.46/8,320.53 = 3,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.46x = 8,320.53 × 3,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.46x = 28,099,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,261.86/6,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.33

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