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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.99, 8,354.61 and 3,401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.99, 8,354.61 and 3,401.39 is: 4,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.99 : 8,354.61 = 3,401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.99/8,354.61 = 3,401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.99x = 8,354.61 × 3,401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.99x = 28,417,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,307.79/6,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.98

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