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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.98, 8,342.40 and 3,392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.98, 8,342.40 and 3,392.77 is: 4,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.98 : 8,342.40 = 3,392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.98/8,342.40 = 3,392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.98x = 8,342.40 × 3,392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.98x = 28,303,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303,844.45/6,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.21

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