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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.76, 8,383.35 and 3,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.76, 8,383.35 and 3,954.58 is: 5,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.76 : 8,383.35 = 3,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.76/8,383.35 = 3,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.76x = 8,383.35 × 3,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.76x = 33,152,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,683.84/6,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.35

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