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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.52, 8,348.44 and 3,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.52, 8,348.44 and 3,396.88 is: 4,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.52 : 8,348.44 = 3,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.52/8,348.44 = 3,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.52x = 8,348.44 × 3,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.52x = 28,358,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,622.96/6,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.74

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