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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.77, 8,347.07 and 3,360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.77, 8,347.07 and 3,360.11 is: 4,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.77 : 8,347.07 = 3,360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.77/8,347.07 = 3,360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.77x = 8,347.07 × 3,360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.77x = 28,047,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,040.04/6,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.82

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