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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.37, 8,336.98 and 3,388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.37, 8,336.98 and 3,388.77 is: 4,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.37 : 8,336.98 = 3,388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.37/8,336.98 = 3,388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.37x = 8,336.98 × 3,388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.37x = 28,252,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,107.71/6,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.44

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