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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.42, 8,394.88 and 3,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.42, 8,394.88 and 3,394.52 is: 4,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.42 : 8,394.88 = 3,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.42/8,394.88 = 3,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.42x = 8,394.88 × 3,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.42x = 28,496,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,537.60/6,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.30

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