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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.73, 8,344.34 and 3,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.73, 8,344.34 and 3,394.08 is: 4,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.73 : 8,344.34 = 3,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.73/8,344.34 = 3,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.73x = 8,344.34 × 3,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.73x = 28,321,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,340.54/6,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.75

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