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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.89, 8,384.90 and 3,423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.89, 8,384.90 and 3,423.39 is: 4,724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.89 : 8,384.90 = 3,423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.89/8,384.90 = 3,423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.89x = 8,384.90 × 3,423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.89x = 28,704,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704,765.69/6,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.38

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