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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.41, 8,322.26 and 3,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.41, 8,322.26 and 3,377.81 is: 4,661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.41 : 8,322.26 = 3,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.41/8,322.26 = 3,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.41x = 8,322.26 × 3,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.41x = 28,111,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,013.05/6,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.54

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