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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.99, 8,348.47 and 3,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.99, 8,348.47 and 3,396.58 is: 4,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.99 : 8,348.47 = 3,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.99/8,348.47 = 3,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.99x = 8,348.47 × 3,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.99x = 28,356,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,246.23/6,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.77

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