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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.64, 8,341.43 and 3,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.64, 8,341.43 and 3,392.10 is: 4,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.64 : 8,341.43 = 3,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.64/8,341.43 = 3,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.64x = 8,341.43 × 3,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.64x = 28,294,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,947.74/6,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.00

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