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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.46, 8,342.73 and 3,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.46, 8,342.73 and 3,392.86 is: 4,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.46 : 8,342.73 = 3,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.46/8,342.73 = 3,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.46x = 8,342.73 × 3,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.46x = 28,305,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305,714.91/6,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.14

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