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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.83, 8,351.98 and 3,399.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.83, 8,351.98 and 3,399.71 is: 4,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.83 : 8,351.98 = 3,399.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.83/8,351.98 = 3,399.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.83x = 8,351.98 × 3,399.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.83x = 28,394,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,259.67/6,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.07

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