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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.52, 8,320.26 and 3,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.52, 8,320.26 and 3,377.56 is: 4,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.52 : 8,320.26 = 3,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.52/8,320.26 = 3,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.52x = 8,320.26 × 3,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.52x = 28,102,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,177.37/6,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.99

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