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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.51, 8,340.66 and 3,391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.51, 8,340.66 and 3,391.57 is: 4,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.51 : 8,340.66 = 3,391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.51/8,340.66 = 3,391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.51x = 8,340.66 × 3,391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.51x = 28,287,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,873.58/6,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.71

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