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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.66, 8,394.82 and 3,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.66, 8,394.82 and 3,430.54 is: 4,734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.66 : 8,394.82 = 3,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.66/8,394.82 = 3,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.66x = 8,394.82 × 3,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.66x = 28,798,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798,765.80/6,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.57

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