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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.23, 8,343.35 and 3,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.23, 8,343.35 and 3,357.60 is: 4,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.23 : 8,343.35 = 3,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.23/8,343.35 = 3,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.23x = 8,343.35 × 3,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.23x = 28,013,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,615.17/6,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.24

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