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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.57, 8,320.73 and 3,376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.57, 8,320.73 and 3,376.99 is: 4,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.57 : 8,320.73 = 3,376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.57/8,320.73 = 3,376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.57x = 8,320.73 × 3,376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.57x = 28,099,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,009.64/6,029.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.21

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