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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.34, 8,348.38 and 3,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.34, 8,348.38 and 3,396.68 is: 4,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.34 : 8,348.38 = 3,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.34/8,348.38 = 3,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.34x = 8,348.38 × 3,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.34x = 28,356,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,775.38/6,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.58

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