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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.65, 8,344.79 and 3,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.65, 8,344.79 and 3,358.18 is: 4,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.65 : 8,344.79 = 3,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.65/8,344.79 = 3,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.65x = 8,344.79 × 3,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.65x = 28,023,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,336.59/6,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.52

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