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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.57, 8,322.62 and 3,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.57, 8,322.62 and 3,342.05 is: 4,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.57 : 8,322.62 = 3,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.57/8,322.62 = 3,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.57x = 8,322.62 × 3,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.57x = 27,814,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,553.85/6,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.26

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