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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.64, 8,348.60 and 3,361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.64, 8,348.60 and 3,361.03 is: 4,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.64 : 8,348.60 = 3,361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.64/8,348.60 = 3,361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.64x = 8,348.60 × 3,361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.64x = 28,059,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,876.22/6,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.27

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