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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.97, 8,344.79 and 3,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.97, 8,344.79 and 3,394.37 is: 4,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.97 : 8,344.79 = 3,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.97/8,344.79 = 3,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.97x = 8,344.79 × 3,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.97x = 28,325,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325,321.45/6,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.22

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