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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.03, 8,344.43 and 3,393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.03, 8,344.43 and 3,393.92 is: 4,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.03 : 8,344.43 = 3,393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.03/8,344.43 = 3,393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.03x = 8,344.43 × 3,393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.03x = 28,320,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,357.21/6,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.35

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