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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.09, 8,347.29 and 3,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.09, 8,347.29 and 3,396.90 is: 4,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.09 : 8,347.29 = 3,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.09/8,347.29 = 3,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.09x = 8,347.29 × 3,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.09x = 28,354,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,909.40/6,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.47

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