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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.35, 8,389.95 and 3,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.35, 8,389.95 and 3,427.24 is: 4,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.35 : 8,389.95 = 3,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.35/8,389.95 = 3,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.35x = 8,389.95 × 3,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.35x = 28,754,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754,372.24/6,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.07

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