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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.46, 8,340.44 and 3,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.46, 8,340.44 and 3,391.11 is: 4,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.46 : 8,340.44 = 3,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.46/8,340.44 = 3,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.46x = 8,340.44 × 3,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.46x = 28,283,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283,332.53/6,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.99

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