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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.71, 8,321.61 and 3,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.71, 8,321.61 and 3,377.69 is: 4,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.71 : 8,321.61 = 3,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.71/8,321.61 = 3,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.71x = 8,321.61 × 3,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.71x = 28,107,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,777.27/6,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.78

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