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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.48, 8,322.21 and 3,378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.48, 8,322.21 and 3,378.43 is: 4,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.48 : 8,322.21 = 3,378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.48/8,322.21 = 3,378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.48x = 8,322.21 × 3,378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.48x = 28,115,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115,983.12/6,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.31

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