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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.50, 8,321.54 and 3,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.50, 8,321.54 and 3,377.40 is: 4,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.50 : 8,321.54 = 3,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.50/8,321.54 = 3,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.50x = 8,321.54 × 3,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.50x = 28,105,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105,121.10/6,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.50

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