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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.73, 8,321.18 and 3,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.73, 8,321.18 and 3,377.68 is: 4,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.73 : 8,321.18 = 3,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.73/8,321.18 = 3,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.73x = 8,321.18 × 3,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.73x = 28,106,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106,245.57/6,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.28

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