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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.08, 8,351.22 and 3,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.08, 8,351.22 and 3,399.78 is: 4,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.08 : 8,351.22 = 3,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.08/8,351.22 = 3,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.08x = 8,351.22 × 3,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.08x = 28,392,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,310.73/6,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.33

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