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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.68, 8,394.04 and 3,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.68, 8,394.04 and 3,430.94 is: 4,734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.68 : 8,394.04 = 3,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.68/8,394.04 = 3,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.68x = 8,394.04 × 3,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.68x = 28,799,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,447.60/6,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.66

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