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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.91, 8,396.46 and 5,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.91, 8,396.46 and 5,708.48 is: 7,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.91 : 8,396.46 = 5,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.91/8,396.46 = 5,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.91x = 8,396.46 × 5,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.91x = 47,930,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930,982.00/6,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.32

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