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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.45, 8,322.03 and 3,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.45, 8,322.03 and 3,377.88 is: 4,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.45 : 8,322.03 = 3,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.45/8,322.03 = 3,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.45x = 8,322.03 × 3,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.45x = 28,110,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110,818.70/6,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.48

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