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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050, 8,349 and 3,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050, 8,349 and 3,566 is: 4,921.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050 : 8,349 = 3,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050/8,349 = 3,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050x = 8,349 × 3,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050x = 29,772,534
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,534/6,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.08

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