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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.92, 8,337.86 and 3,353.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.92, 8,337.86 and 3,353.05 is: 4,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.92 : 8,337.86 = 3,353.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.92/8,337.86 = 3,353.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.92x = 8,337.86 × 3,353.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.92x = 27,957,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,957,255.13/6,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.22

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