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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.69, 8,350.89 and 3,399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.69, 8,350.89 and 3,399.55 is: 4,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.69 : 8,350.89 = 3,399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.69/8,350.89 = 3,399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.69x = 8,350.89 × 3,399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.69x = 28,389,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389,268.10/6,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.13

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