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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.64, 8,348.62 and 3,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.64, 8,348.62 and 3,397.04 is: 4,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.64 : 8,348.62 = 3,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.64/8,348.62 = 3,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.64x = 8,348.62 × 3,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.64x = 28,360,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360,583.53/6,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.98

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