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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.76, 8,347.68 and 3,397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.76, 8,347.68 and 3,397.56 is: 4,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.76 : 8,347.68 = 3,397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.76/8,347.68 = 3,397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.76x = 8,347.68 × 3,397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.76x = 28,361,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,743.66/6,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.30

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