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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.79, 8,321.27 and 3,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.79, 8,321.27 and 3,377.14 is: 4,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.79 : 8,321.27 = 3,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.79/8,321.27 = 3,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.79x = 8,321.27 × 3,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.79x = 28,102,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,102.21/6,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.54

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