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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.44, 8,350.96 and 3,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.44, 8,350.96 and 3,362.64 is: 4,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.44 : 8,350.96 = 3,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.44/8,350.96 = 3,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.44x = 8,350.96 × 3,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.44x = 28,081,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081,285.69/6,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.43

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