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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.67, 8,341.62 and 3,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.67, 8,341.62 and 3,392.10 is: 4,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.67 : 8,341.62 = 3,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.67/8,341.62 = 3,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.67x = 8,341.62 × 3,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.67x = 28,295,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295,609.20/6,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.08

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