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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.44, 8,342.72 and 3,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.44, 8,342.72 and 3,392.88 is: 4,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.44 : 8,342.72 = 3,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.44/8,342.72 = 3,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.44x = 8,342.72 × 3,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.44x = 28,305,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305,847.83/6,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.18

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