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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.79, 8,341.31 and 3,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.79, 8,341.31 and 3,391.45 is: 4,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.79 : 8,341.31 = 3,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.79/8,341.31 = 3,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.79x = 8,341.31 × 3,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.79x = 28,289,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,135.80/6,043.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.69

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