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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.61, 8,337.77 and 3,389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.61, 8,337.77 and 3,389.16 is: 4,677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.61 : 8,337.77 = 3,389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.61/8,337.77 = 3,389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.61x = 8,337.77 × 3,389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.61x = 28,258,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,036.57/6,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.24

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