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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.26, 8,354.84 and 3,401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.26, 8,354.84 and 3,401.90 is: 4,694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.26 : 8,354.84 = 3,401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.26/8,354.84 = 3,401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.26x = 8,354.84 × 3,401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.26x = 28,422,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,330.20/6,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.60

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