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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.78, 8,321.27 and 3,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.78, 8,321.27 and 3,376.94 is: 4,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.78 : 8,321.27 = 3,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.78/8,321.27 = 3,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.78x = 8,321.27 × 3,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.78x = 28,100,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,371.02/6,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.27

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