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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.03, 8,336.97 and 3,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.03, 8,336.97 and 3,388.23 is: 4,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.03 : 8,336.97 = 3,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.03/8,336.97 = 3,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.03x = 8,336.97 × 3,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.03x = 28,247,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,554.92/6,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.95

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