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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.76, 8,320.86 and 3,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.76, 8,320.86 and 3,377.10 is: 4,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.76 : 8,320.86 = 3,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.76/8,320.86 = 3,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.76x = 8,320.86 × 3,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.76x = 28,100,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,376.31/6,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.28

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