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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.85, 8,340.47 and 3,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.85, 8,340.47 and 3,391.25 is: 4,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.85 : 8,340.47 = 3,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.85/8,340.47 = 3,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.85x = 8,340.47 × 3,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.85x = 28,284,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284,618.89/6,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.90

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