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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.94, 8,321.22 and 3,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.94, 8,321.22 and 3,377.33 is: 4,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.94 : 8,321.22 = 3,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.94/8,321.22 = 3,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.94x = 8,321.22 × 3,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.94x = 28,103,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,464.34/6,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.65

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