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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.51, 8,348.79 and 3,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.51, 8,348.79 and 3,397.41 is: 4,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.51 : 8,348.79 = 3,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.51/8,348.79 = 3,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.51x = 8,348.79 × 3,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.51x = 28,364,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,256.26/6,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.91

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