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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.62, 8,346.52 and 3,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.62, 8,346.52 and 3,395.52 is: 4,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.62 : 8,346.52 = 3,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.62/8,346.52 = 3,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.62x = 8,346.52 × 3,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.62x = 28,340,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,340,775.59/6,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.49

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