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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.77, 8,351.89 and 3,399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.77, 8,351.89 and 3,399.66 is: 4,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.77 : 8,351.89 = 3,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.77/8,351.89 = 3,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.77x = 8,351.89 × 3,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.77x = 28,393,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,577.86/6,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.01

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