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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.85, 8,346.33 and 3,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.85, 8,346.33 and 3,396.09 is: 4,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.85 : 8,346.33 = 3,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.85/8,346.33 = 3,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.85x = 8,346.33 × 3,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.85x = 28,344,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344,887.85/6,047.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.77

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