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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.78, 8,344.62 and 3,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.78, 8,344.62 and 3,394.24 is: 4,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.78 : 8,344.62 = 3,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.78/8,344.62 = 3,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.78x = 8,344.62 × 3,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.78x = 28,323,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,642.99/6,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.09

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