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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.32, 8,337.06 and 3,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.32, 8,337.06 and 3,388.66 is: 4,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.32 : 8,337.06 = 3,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.32/8,337.06 = 3,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.32x = 8,337.06 × 3,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.32x = 28,251,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,440.90/6,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.37

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