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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.69, 8,383.95 and 3,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.69, 8,383.95 and 3,423.75 is: 4,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.69 : 8,383.95 = 3,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.69/8,383.95 = 3,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.69x = 8,383.95 × 3,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.69x = 28,704,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704,548.81/6,075.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.49

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