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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.26, 8,394.90 and 3,430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.26, 8,394.90 and 3,430.67 is: 4,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.26 : 8,394.90 = 3,430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.26/8,394.90 = 3,430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.26x = 8,394.90 × 3,430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.26x = 28,800,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,131.58/6,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.33

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