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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.62, 8,322.21 and 3,378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.62, 8,322.21 and 3,378.05 is: 4,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.62 : 8,322.21 = 3,378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.62/8,322.21 = 3,378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.62x = 8,322.21 × 3,378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.62x = 28,112,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112,841.49/6,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.68

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