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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.25, 8,347.39 and 3,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.25, 8,347.39 and 3,396.14 is: 4,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.25 : 8,347.39 = 3,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.25/8,347.39 = 3,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.25x = 8,347.39 × 3,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.25x = 28,348,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,854.85/6,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.35

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