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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.97, 8,337.83 and 3,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.97, 8,337.83 and 3,389.49 is: 4,677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.97 : 8,337.83 = 3,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.97/8,337.83 = 3,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.97x = 8,337.83 × 3,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.97x = 28,260,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260,974.46/6,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.44

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