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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.58, 8,344.16 and 3,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.58, 8,344.16 and 3,357.66 is: 4,633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.58 : 8,344.16 = 3,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.58/8,344.16 = 3,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.58x = 8,344.16 × 3,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.58x = 28,016,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,860.66/6,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.50

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