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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.58, 8,341.79 and 3,392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.58, 8,341.79 and 3,392.03 is: 4,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.58 : 8,341.79 = 3,392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.58/8,341.79 = 3,392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.58x = 8,341.79 × 3,392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.58x = 28,295,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295,605.83/6,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.15

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