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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.68, 8,395.42 and 3,431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.68, 8,395.42 and 3,431.94 is: 4,736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.68 : 8,395.42 = 3,431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.68/8,395.42 = 3,431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.68x = 8,395.42 × 3,431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.68x = 28,812,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,812,577.71/6,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.04

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