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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.05, 8,349.15 and 3,397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.05, 8,349.15 and 3,397.30 is: 4,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.05 : 8,349.15 = 3,397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.05/8,349.15 = 3,397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.05x = 8,349.15 × 3,397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.05x = 28,364,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,567.30/6,050.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.32

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