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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.95, 8,347.59 and 3,360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.95, 8,347.59 and 3,360.15 is: 4,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.95 : 8,347.59 = 3,360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.95/8,347.59 = 3,360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.95x = 8,347.59 × 3,360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.95x = 28,049,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,154.54/6,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.03

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