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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.06, 8,320.04 and 3,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.06, 8,320.04 and 3,377.04 is: 4,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.06 : 8,320.04 = 3,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.06/8,320.04 = 3,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.06x = 8,320.04 × 3,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.06x = 28,097,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,107.88/6,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.51

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