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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.06, 8,337.47 and 3,389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.06, 8,337.47 and 3,389.31 is: 4,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.06 : 8,337.47 = 3,389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.06/8,337.47 = 3,389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.06x = 8,337.47 × 3,389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.06x = 28,258,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,253.50/6,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.92

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