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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.63, 8,341.58 and 3,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.63, 8,341.58 and 3,392.28 is: 4,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.63 : 8,341.58 = 3,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.63/8,341.58 = 3,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.63x = 8,341.58 × 3,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.63x = 28,296,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296,983.48/6,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.35

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