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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.98, 8,321.15 and 3,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.98, 8,321.15 and 3,377.26 is: 4,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.98 : 8,321.15 = 3,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.98/8,321.15 = 3,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.98x = 8,321.15 × 3,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.98x = 28,102,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,687.05/6,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.49

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