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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.17, 8,348.09 and 3,396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.17, 8,348.09 and 3,396.47 is: 4,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.17 : 8,348.09 = 3,396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.17/8,348.09 = 3,396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.17x = 8,348.09 × 3,396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.17x = 28,353,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353,978.52/6,049.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.25

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