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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.84, 8,336.50 and 3,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.84, 8,336.50 and 3,388.52 is: 4,676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.84 : 8,336.50 = 3,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.84/8,336.50 = 3,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.84x = 8,336.50 × 3,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.84x = 28,248,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248,396.98/6,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.24

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