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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.44, 8,339.91 and 3,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.44, 8,339.91 and 3,390.84 is: 4,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.44 : 8,339.91 = 3,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.44/8,339.91 = 3,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.44x = 8,339.91 × 3,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.44x = 28,279,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,300.42/6,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.34

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