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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.66, 8,321.32 and 3,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.66, 8,321.32 and 3,377.92 is: 4,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.66 : 8,321.32 = 3,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.66/8,321.32 = 3,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.66x = 8,321.32 × 3,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.66x = 28,108,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108,753.25/6,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.75

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