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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.59, 8,344.26 and 3,393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.59, 8,344.26 and 3,393.99 is: 4,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.59 : 8,344.26 = 3,393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.59/8,344.26 = 3,393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.59x = 8,344.26 × 3,393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.59x = 28,320,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,335.00/6,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.69

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