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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.93, 8,341.97 and 3,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.93, 8,341.97 and 3,392.35 is: 4,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.93 : 8,341.97 = 3,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.93/8,341.97 = 3,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.93x = 8,341.97 × 3,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.93x = 28,298,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,881.93/6,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.42

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