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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.46, 8,341.35 and 3,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.46, 8,341.35 and 3,391.86 is: 4,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.46 : 8,341.35 = 3,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.46/8,341.35 = 3,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.46x = 8,341.35 × 3,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.46x = 28,292,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,691.41/6,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.76

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