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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.06, 8,320.77 and 3,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.06, 8,320.77 and 3,377.31 is: 4,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.06 : 8,320.77 = 3,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.06/8,320.77 = 3,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.06x = 8,320.77 × 3,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.06x = 28,101,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,819.73/6,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.29

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