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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.59, 8,349.24 and 3,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.59, 8,349.24 and 3,397.14 is: 4,688.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.59 : 8,349.24 = 3,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.59/8,349.24 = 3,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.59x = 8,349.24 × 3,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.59x = 28,363,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,549.91/6,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.51

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