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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.47, 8,320.59 and 3,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.47, 8,320.59 and 3,376.92 is: 4,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.47 : 8,320.59 = 3,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.47/8,320.59 = 3,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.47x = 8,320.59 × 3,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.47x = 28,097,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,997.99/6,029.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.11

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