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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.39, 8,394.98 and 3,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.39, 8,394.98 and 3,431.64 is: 4,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.39 : 8,394.98 = 3,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.39/8,394.98 = 3,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.39x = 8,394.98 × 3,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.39x = 28,808,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808,532.01/6,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.61

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