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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.69, 8,337.56 and 3,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.69, 8,337.56 and 3,389.24 is: 4,677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.69 : 8,337.56 = 3,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.69/8,337.56 = 3,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.69x = 8,337.56 × 3,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.69x = 28,257,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,257,933.22/6,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.16

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