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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.69, 8,340.26 and 3,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.69, 8,340.26 and 3,391.10 is: 4,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.69 : 8,340.26 = 3,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.69/8,340.26 = 3,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.69x = 8,340.26 × 3,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.69x = 28,282,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282,655.69/6,043.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.70

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