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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.48, 8,320.83 and 3,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.48, 8,320.83 and 3,377.43 is: 4,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.48 : 8,320.83 = 3,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.48/8,320.83 = 3,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.48x = 8,320.83 × 3,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.48x = 28,103,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,020.87/6,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.94

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