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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.54, 8,336.70 and 3,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.54, 8,336.70 and 3,388.91 is: 4,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.54 : 8,336.70 = 3,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.54/8,336.70 = 3,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.54x = 8,336.70 × 3,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.54x = 28,252,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,284.31/6,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.34

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