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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.34, 8,393.56 and 3,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.34, 8,393.56 and 3,693.26 is: 5,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.34 : 8,393.56 = 3,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.34/8,393.56 = 3,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.34x = 8,393.56 × 3,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.34x = 30,999,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,599.41/6,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.82

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