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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.35, 8,354.57 and 3,402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.35, 8,354.57 and 3,402.15 is: 4,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.35 : 8,354.57 = 3,402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.35/8,354.57 = 3,402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.35x = 8,354.57 × 3,402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.35x = 28,423,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,508.55/6,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.73

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