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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.48, 8,337.58 and 3,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.48, 8,337.58 and 3,388.76 is: 4,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.48 : 8,337.58 = 3,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.48/8,337.58 = 3,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.48x = 8,337.58 × 3,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.48x = 28,254,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,057.60/6,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.68

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