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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.91, 8,336.27 and 3,388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.91, 8,336.27 and 3,388.49 is: 4,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.91 : 8,336.27 = 3,388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.91/8,336.27 = 3,388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.91x = 8,336.27 × 3,388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.91x = 28,247,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,308.91/6,040.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.01

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