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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.82, 8,344.64 and 3,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.82, 8,344.64 and 3,394.07 is: 4,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.82 : 8,344.64 = 3,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.82/8,344.64 = 3,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.82x = 8,344.64 × 3,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.82x = 28,322,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,292.28/6,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.83

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