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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.48, 8,320.84 and 3,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.48, 8,320.84 and 3,377.42 is: 4,660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.48 : 8,320.84 = 3,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.48/8,320.84 = 3,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.48x = 8,320.84 × 3,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.48x = 28,102,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,971.43/6,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.93

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