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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.68, 8,346.42 and 3,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.68, 8,346.42 and 3,955.02 is: 5,456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.68 : 8,346.42 = 3,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.68/8,346.42 = 3,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.68x = 8,346.42 × 3,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.68x = 33,010,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,258.03/6,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.53

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