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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.33, 8,348.22 and 3,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.33, 8,348.22 and 3,396.67 is: 4,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.33 : 8,348.22 = 3,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.33/8,348.22 = 3,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.33x = 8,348.22 × 3,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.33x = 28,356,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,127.56/6,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.48

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