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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.62, 8,335.98 and 3,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.62, 8,335.98 and 3,388.02 is: 4,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.62 : 8,335.98 = 3,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.62/8,335.98 = 3,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.62x = 8,335.98 × 3,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.62x = 28,242,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242,466.96/6,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.43

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