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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.67, 8,396.97 and 3,431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.67, 8,396.97 and 3,431.57 is: 4,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.67 : 8,396.97 = 3,431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.67/8,396.97 = 3,431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.67x = 8,396.97 × 3,431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.67x = 28,814,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814,790.34/6,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.64

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