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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.56, 8,320.08 and 3,376.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.56, 8,320.08 and 3,376.81 is: 4,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.56 : 8,320.08 = 3,376.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.56/8,320.08 = 3,376.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.56x = 8,320.08 × 3,376.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.56x = 28,095,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095,329.34/6,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.60

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