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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.16, 8,336.64 and 3,388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.16, 8,336.64 and 3,388.68 is: 4,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.16 : 8,336.64 = 3,388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.16/8,336.64 = 3,388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.16x = 8,336.64 × 3,388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.16x = 28,250,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,205.24/6,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.29

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