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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.76, 8,322.24 and 3,378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.76, 8,322.24 and 3,378.10 is: 4,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.76 : 8,322.24 = 3,378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.76/8,322.24 = 3,378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.76x = 8,322.24 × 3,378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.76x = 28,113,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,358.94/6,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.66

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