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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.95, 8,354.66 and 3,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.95, 8,354.66 and 3,401.30 is: 4,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.95 : 8,354.66 = 3,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.95/8,354.66 = 3,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.95x = 8,354.66 × 3,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.95x = 28,416,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,734.45/6,053.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.92

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