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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.17, 8,388.35 and 3,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.17, 8,388.35 and 3,425.83 is: 4,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.17 : 8,388.35 = 3,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.17/8,388.35 = 3,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.17x = 8,388.35 × 3,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.17x = 28,737,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737,061.08/6,078.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.91

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