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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.66, 8,346.98 and 3,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.66, 8,346.98 and 3,396.30 is: 4,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.66 : 8,346.98 = 3,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.66/8,346.98 = 3,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.66x = 8,346.98 × 3,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.66x = 28,348,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,848.17/6,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.80

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