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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.64, 8,322.26 and 3,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.64, 8,322.26 and 3,378.08 is: 4,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.64 : 8,322.26 = 3,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.64/8,322.26 = 3,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.64x = 8,322.26 × 3,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.64x = 28,113,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,260.06/6,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.74

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