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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.71, 8,340.74 and 3,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.71, 8,340.74 and 3,355.06 is: 4,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.71 : 8,340.74 = 3,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.71/8,340.74 = 3,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.71x = 8,340.74 × 3,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.71x = 27,983,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983,683.14/6,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.22

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