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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.92, 8,344.51 and 3,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.92, 8,344.51 and 3,358.28 is: 4,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.92 : 8,344.51 = 3,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.92/8,344.51 = 3,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.92x = 8,344.51 × 3,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.92x = 28,023,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,188.51/6,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.29

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