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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.40, 9,085.80 and 3,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.40, 9,085.80 and 3,324.40 is: 4,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.40 : 9,085.80 = 3,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.40/9,085.80 = 3,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.40x = 9,085.80 × 3,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.40x = 30,204,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,833.52/6,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.97

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