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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.62, 8,385.77 and 3,424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.62, 8,385.77 and 3,424.07 is: 4,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.62 : 8,385.77 = 3,424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.62/8,385.77 = 3,424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.62x = 8,385.77 × 3,424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.62x = 28,713,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713,463.48/6,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.24

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