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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.84, 8,343.63 and 3,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.84, 8,343.63 and 3,493.91 is: 4,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.84 : 8,343.63 = 3,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.84/8,343.63 = 3,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.84x = 8,343.63 × 3,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.84x = 29,151,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,151,850.58/6,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.21

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