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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.40, 8,321.96 and 3,377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.40, 8,321.96 and 3,377.83 is: 4,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.40 : 8,321.96 = 3,377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.40/8,321.96 = 3,377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.40x = 8,321.96 × 3,377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.40x = 28,110,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110,126.98/6,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.40

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