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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.71, 8,349.21 and 3,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.71, 8,349.21 and 3,396.96 is: 4,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.71 : 8,349.21 = 3,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.71/8,349.21 = 3,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.71x = 8,349.21 × 3,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.71x = 28,361,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,932.40/6,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.15

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