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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.73, 8,385.80 and 3,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.73, 8,385.80 and 3,424.17 is: 4,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.73 : 8,385.80 = 3,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.73/8,385.80 = 3,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.73x = 8,385.80 × 3,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.73x = 28,714,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714,404.79/6,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.31

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