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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.87, 8,346.92 and 3,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.87, 8,346.92 and 3,395.45 is: 4,686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.87 : 8,346.92 = 3,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.87/8,346.92 = 3,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.87x = 8,346.92 × 3,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.87x = 28,341,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,341,553.40/6,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.21

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