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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.44, 8,347.56 and 3,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.44, 8,347.56 and 3,396.24 is: 4,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.44 : 8,347.56 = 3,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.44/8,347.56 = 3,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.44x = 8,347.56 × 3,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.44x = 28,350,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,317.17/6,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.44

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