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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.62, 8,343.77 and 3,393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.62, 8,343.77 and 3,393.51 is: 4,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.62 : 8,343.77 = 3,393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.62/8,343.77 = 3,393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.62x = 8,343.77 × 3,393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.62x = 28,314,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,649.97/6,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.72

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