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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.23, 8,344.17 and 3,393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.23, 8,344.17 and 3,393.81 is: 4,683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.23 : 8,344.17 = 3,393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.23/8,344.17 = 3,393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.23x = 8,344.17 × 3,393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.23x = 28,318,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318,527.59/6,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.67

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