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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.03, 8,343.30 and 3,357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.03, 8,343.30 and 3,357.37 is: 4,633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.03 : 8,343.30 = 3,357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.03/8,343.30 = 3,357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.03x = 8,343.30 × 3,357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.03x = 28,011,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,545.12/6,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.05

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