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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.39, 8,354.58 and 3,401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.39, 8,354.58 and 3,401.31 is: 4,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.39 : 8,354.58 = 3,401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.39/8,354.58 = 3,401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.39x = 8,354.58 × 3,401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.39x = 28,416,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,516.50/6,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.54

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