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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.21, 8,343.33 and 3,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.21, 8,343.33 and 3,394.01 is: 4,683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.21 : 8,343.33 = 3,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.21/8,343.33 = 3,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.21x = 8,343.33 × 3,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.21x = 28,317,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,317,345.45/6,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.49

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