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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.10, 8,394.41 and 3,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.10, 8,394.41 and 3,430.76 is: 4,734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.10 : 8,394.41 = 3,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.10/8,394.41 = 3,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.10x = 8,394.41 × 3,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.10x = 28,799,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,146.93/6,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.29

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