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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.95, 8,320.58 and 3,376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.95, 8,320.58 and 3,376.93 is: 4,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.95 : 8,320.58 = 3,376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.95/8,320.58 = 3,376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.95x = 8,320.58 × 3,376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.95x = 28,097,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,978.53/6,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.74

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