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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.60, 8,348.46 and 3,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.60, 8,348.46 and 3,397 is: 4,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.60 : 8,348.46 = 3,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.60/8,348.46 = 3,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.60x = 8,348.46 × 3,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.60x = 28,359,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359,718.62/6,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.87

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