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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.66, 8,322.38 and 3,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.66, 8,322.38 and 3,477.82 is: 4,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.66 : 8,322.38 = 3,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.66/8,322.38 = 3,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.66x = 8,322.38 × 3,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.66x = 28,943,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,739.61/6,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.43

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