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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.94, 8,346.12 and 3,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.94, 8,346.12 and 3,395.34 is: 4,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.94 : 8,346.12 = 3,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.94/8,346.12 = 3,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.94x = 8,346.12 × 3,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.94x = 28,337,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,915.08/6,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.55

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