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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.45, 8,390.97 and 3,427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.45, 8,390.97 and 3,427.79 is: 4,730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.45 : 8,390.97 = 3,427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.45/8,390.97 = 3,427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.45x = 8,390.97 × 3,427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.45x = 28,762,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762,441.10/6,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.32

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