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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.61, 8,393.99 and 3,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.61, 8,393.99 and 3,430.01 is: 4,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.61 : 8,393.99 = 3,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.61/8,393.99 = 3,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.61x = 8,393.99 × 3,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.61x = 28,791,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,452.49/6,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.41

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