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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.68, 8,322.48 and 3,378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.68, 8,322.48 and 3,378.06 is: 4,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.68 : 8,322.48 = 3,378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.68/8,322.48 = 3,378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.68x = 8,322.48 × 3,378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.68x = 28,113,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,836.79/6,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.81

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