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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.21, 8,336.84 and 3,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.21, 8,336.84 and 3,388.62 is: 4,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.21 : 8,336.84 = 3,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.21/8,336.84 = 3,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.21x = 8,336.84 × 3,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.21x = 28,250,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,416.14/6,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.29

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