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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.54, 8,347.05 and 3,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.54, 8,347.05 and 3,396.87 is: 4,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.54 : 8,347.05 = 3,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.54/8,347.05 = 3,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.54x = 8,347.05 × 3,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.54x = 28,353,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353,843.73/6,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.72

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