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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.38, 8,337.72 and 3,388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.38, 8,337.72 and 3,388.78 is: 4,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.38 : 8,337.72 = 3,388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.38/8,337.72 = 3,388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.38x = 8,337.72 × 3,388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.38x = 28,254,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,698.78/6,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.86

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