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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.75, 8,341.88 and 3,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.75, 8,341.88 and 3,392.34 is: 4,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.75 : 8,341.88 = 3,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.75/8,341.88 = 3,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.75x = 8,341.88 × 3,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.75x = 28,298,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,476.24/6,044.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.50

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