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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.67, 8,395.59 and 3,430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.67, 8,395.59 and 3,430.57 is: 4,734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.67 : 8,395.59 = 3,430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.67/8,395.59 = 3,430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.67x = 8,395.59 × 3,430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.67x = 28,801,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,659.19/6,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.26

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