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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.21, 8,342.46 and 3,392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.21, 8,342.46 and 3,392.55 is: 4,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.21 : 8,342.46 = 3,392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.21/8,342.46 = 3,392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.21x = 8,342.46 × 3,392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.21x = 28,302,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,212.67/6,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.76

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