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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.45, 8,347.66 and 3,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.45, 8,347.66 and 3,396.25 is: 4,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.45 : 8,347.66 = 3,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.45/8,347.66 = 3,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.45x = 8,347.66 × 3,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.45x = 28,350,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,740.28/6,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.50

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