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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.82, 8,340.50 and 3,391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.82, 8,340.50 and 3,391.07 is: 4,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.82 : 8,340.50 = 3,391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.82/8,340.50 = 3,391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.82x = 8,340.50 × 3,391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.82x = 28,283,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283,186.11/6,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.69

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