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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.27, 8,347.99 and 3,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.27, 8,347.99 and 3,396.69 is: 4,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.27 : 8,347.99 = 3,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.27/8,347.99 = 3,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.27x = 8,347.99 × 3,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.27x = 28,355,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,534.15/6,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.43

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