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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.49, 8,347.53 and 3,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.49, 8,347.53 and 3,396.33 is: 4,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.49 : 8,347.53 = 3,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.49/8,347.53 = 3,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.49x = 8,347.53 × 3,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.49x = 28,350,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,966.56/6,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.51

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