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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.38, 8,338.36 and 3,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.38, 8,338.36 and 3,389.78 is: 4,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.38 : 8,338.36 = 3,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.38/8,338.36 = 3,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.38x = 8,338.36 × 3,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.38x = 28,265,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265,205.96/6,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.83

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