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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.47, 8,322.09 and 3,377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.47, 8,322.09 and 3,377.87 is: 4,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.47 : 8,322.09 = 3,377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.47/8,322.09 = 3,377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.47x = 8,322.09 × 3,377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.47x = 28,110,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110,938.15/6,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.48

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