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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.84, 8,321.16 and 3,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.84, 8,321.16 and 3,341.23 is: 4,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.84 : 8,321.16 = 3,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.84/8,321.16 = 3,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.84x = 8,321.16 × 3,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.84x = 27,802,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802,867.82/6,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.88

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