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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.79, 8,349.75 and 3,398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.79, 8,349.75 and 3,398.04 is: 4,689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.79 : 8,349.75 = 3,398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.79/8,349.75 = 3,398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.79x = 8,349.75 × 3,398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.79x = 28,372,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372,784.49/6,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.10

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