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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.84, 8,341.98 and 3,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.84, 8,341.98 and 3,392.84 is: 4,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.84 : 8,341.98 = 3,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.84/8,341.98 = 3,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.84x = 8,341.98 × 3,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.84x = 28,303,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303,003.42/6,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.18

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