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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.30, 8,342.73 and 3,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.30, 8,342.73 and 3,392.08 is: 4,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.30 : 8,342.73 = 3,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.30/8,342.73 = 3,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.30x = 8,342.73 × 3,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.30x = 28,299,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,299,186.72/6,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.19

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