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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.93, 8,385.08 and 3,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.93, 8,385.08 and 3,423.55 is: 4,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.93 : 8,385.08 = 3,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.93/8,385.08 = 3,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.93x = 8,385.08 × 3,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.93x = 28,706,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,740.63/6,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.67

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