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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.10, 8,339.90 and 3,390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.10, 8,339.90 and 3,390.62 is: 4,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.10 : 8,339.90 = 3,390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.10/8,339.90 = 3,390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.10x = 8,339.90 × 3,390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.10x = 28,277,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277,373.09/6,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.29

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