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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.54, 8,351.22 and 3,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.54, 8,351.22 and 3,399.48 is: 4,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.54 : 8,351.22 = 3,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.54/8,351.22 = 3,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.54x = 8,351.22 × 3,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.54x = 28,389,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389,805.37/6,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.34

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