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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.72, 8,350.40 and 3,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.72, 8,350.40 and 3,362.08 is: 4,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.72 : 8,350.40 = 3,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.72/8,350.40 = 3,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.72x = 8,350.40 × 3,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.72x = 28,074,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074,712.83/6,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.90

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