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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.37, 8,344.77 and 3,393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.37, 8,344.77 and 3,393.77 is: 4,683.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.37 : 8,344.77 = 3,393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.37/8,344.77 = 3,393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.37x = 8,344.77 × 3,393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.37x = 28,320,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,188.36/6,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.84

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