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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.63, 8,393.95 and 3,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.63, 8,393.95 and 3,430.89 is: 4,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.63 : 8,393.95 = 3,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.63/8,393.95 = 3,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.63x = 8,393.95 × 3,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.63x = 28,798,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798,710.54/6,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.58

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