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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.59, 8,341.50 and 3,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.59, 8,341.50 and 3,391.99 is: 4,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.59 : 8,341.50 = 3,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.59/8,341.50 = 3,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.59x = 8,341.50 × 3,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.59x = 28,294,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,284.59/6,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.93

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