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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.43, 8,335.67 and 3,388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.43, 8,335.67 and 3,388.69 is: 4,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.43 : 8,335.67 = 3,388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.43/8,335.67 = 3,388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.43x = 8,335.67 × 3,388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.43x = 28,246,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246,963.79/6,040.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.32

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