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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.69, 8,338.88 and 3,390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.69, 8,338.88 and 3,390.10 is: 4,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.69 : 8,338.88 = 3,390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.69/8,338.88 = 3,390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.69x = 8,338.88 × 3,390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.69x = 28,269,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269,624.72/6,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.32

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