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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.94, 8,348.95 and 3,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.94, 8,348.95 and 3,397.38 is: 4,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.94 : 8,348.95 = 3,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.94/8,348.95 = 3,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.94x = 8,348.95 × 3,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.94x = 28,364,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,555.75/6,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.40

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