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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.67, 8,354.25 and 3,401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.67, 8,354.25 and 3,401.01 is: 4,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.67 : 8,354.25 = 3,401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.67/8,354.25 = 3,401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.67x = 8,354.25 × 3,401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.67x = 28,412,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412,887.79/6,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.50

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