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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.65, 8,320.91 and 3,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.65, 8,320.91 and 3,377.06 is: 4,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.65 : 8,320.91 = 3,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.65/8,320.91 = 3,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.65x = 8,320.91 × 3,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.65x = 28,100,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,195.44/6,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.34

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