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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.65, 8,356.23 and 3,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.65, 8,356.23 and 3,402.20 is: 4,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.65 : 8,356.23 = 3,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.65/8,356.23 = 3,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.65x = 8,356.23 × 3,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.65x = 28,429,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,586.60/6,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.50

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