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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.69, 8,340.94 and 3,391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.69, 8,340.94 and 3,391.54 is: 4,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.69 : 8,340.94 = 3,391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.69/8,340.94 = 3,391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.69x = 8,340.94 × 3,391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.69x = 28,288,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288,615.03/6,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.91

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