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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.93, 8,321.32 and 3,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.93, 8,321.32 and 3,377.38 is: 4,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.93 : 8,321.32 = 3,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.93/8,321.32 = 3,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.93x = 8,321.32 × 3,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.93x = 28,104,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104,259.74/6,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.79

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