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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.28, 8,337.31 and 3,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.28, 8,337.31 and 3,388.48 is: 4,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.28 : 8,337.31 = 3,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.28/8,337.31 = 3,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.28x = 8,337.31 × 3,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.28x = 28,250,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,808.19/6,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.30

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