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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.66, 8,348.24 and 3,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.66, 8,348.24 and 3,396.94 is: 4,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.66 : 8,348.24 = 3,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.66/8,348.24 = 3,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.66x = 8,348.24 × 3,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.66x = 28,358,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,470.39/6,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.61

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