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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.94, 8,337.84 and 3,389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.94, 8,337.84 and 3,389.34 is: 4,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.94 : 8,337.84 = 3,389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.94/8,337.84 = 3,389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.94x = 8,337.84 × 3,389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.94x = 28,259,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,821.78/6,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.27

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