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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.76, 8,337.52 and 3,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.76, 8,337.52 and 3,388.96 is: 4,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.76 : 8,337.52 = 3,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.76/8,337.52 = 3,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.76x = 8,337.52 × 3,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.76x = 28,255,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255,521.78/6,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.70

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