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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.03, 8,394.62 and 3,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.03, 8,394.62 and 3,430.44 is: 4,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.03 : 8,394.62 = 3,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.03/8,394.62 = 3,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.03x = 8,394.62 × 3,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.03x = 28,797,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,797,223.08/6,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.02

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