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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.63, 8,396.91 and 3,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.63, 8,396.91 and 3,432.11 is: 4,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.63 : 8,396.91 = 3,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.63/8,396.91 = 3,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.63x = 8,396.91 × 3,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.63x = 28,819,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819,076.80/6,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.37

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