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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.52, 8,320.40 and 3,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.52, 8,320.40 and 3,671.20 is: 5,066.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.52 : 8,320.40 = 3,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.52/8,320.40 = 3,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.52x = 8,320.40 × 3,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.52x = 30,545,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,852.48/6,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.05

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