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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.62, 8,341.52 and 3,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.62, 8,341.52 and 3,392.04 is: 4,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.62 : 8,341.52 = 3,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.62/8,341.52 = 3,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.62x = 8,341.52 × 3,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.62x = 28,294,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,769.50/6,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.98

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