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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.62, 8,341.02 and 3,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.62, 8,341.02 and 3,391.53 is: 4,680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.62 : 8,341.02 = 3,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.62/8,341.02 = 3,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.62x = 8,341.02 × 3,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.62x = 28,288,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288,819.56/6,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.00

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