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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.18, 8,336.98 and 3,388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.18, 8,336.98 and 3,388.79 is: 4,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.18 : 8,336.98 = 3,388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.18/8,336.98 = 3,388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.18x = 8,336.98 × 3,388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.18x = 28,252,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,233.58/6,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.61

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