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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.68, 8,394.96 and 3,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.68, 8,394.96 and 3,430.72 is: 4,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.68 : 8,394.96 = 3,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.68/8,394.96 = 3,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.68x = 8,394.96 × 3,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.68x = 28,800,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,757.17/6,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.10

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