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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.69, 8,398.91 and 3,433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.69, 8,398.91 and 3,433.84 is: 4,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.69 : 8,398.91 = 3,433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.69/8,398.91 = 3,433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.69x = 8,398.91 × 3,433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.69x = 28,840,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840,500.70/6,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.29

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