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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.73, 8,394.92 and 3,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.73, 8,394.92 and 3,430.08 is: 4,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.73 : 8,394.92 = 3,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.73/8,394.92 = 3,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.73x = 8,394.92 × 3,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.73x = 28,795,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,230.04/6,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.94

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