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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.64, 8,320.88 and 3,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.64, 8,320.88 and 3,377.08 is: 4,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.64 : 8,320.88 = 3,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.64/8,320.88 = 3,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.64x = 8,320.88 × 3,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.64x = 28,100,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,277.43/6,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.36

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