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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.49, 8,320.56 and 3,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.49, 8,320.56 and 3,376.95 is: 4,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.49 : 8,320.56 = 3,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.49/8,320.56 = 3,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.49x = 8,320.56 × 3,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.49x = 28,098,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098,115.09/6,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.11

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