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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.73, 8,396.30 and 3,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.73, 8,396.30 and 3,431.08 is: 4,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.73 : 8,396.30 = 3,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.73/8,396.30 = 3,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.73x = 8,396.30 × 3,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.73x = 28,808,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808,377.00/6,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.31

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