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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.92, 8,338.44 and 3,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.92, 8,338.44 and 3,389.80 is: 4,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.92 : 8,338.44 = 3,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.92/8,338.44 = 3,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.92x = 8,338.44 × 3,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.92x = 28,265,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265,643.91/6,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.26

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