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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.57, 8,397.50 and 3,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.57, 8,397.50 and 3,397.34 is: 4,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.57 : 8,397.50 = 3,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.57/8,397.50 = 3,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.57x = 8,397.50 × 3,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.57x = 28,529,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529,166.66/6,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.24

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