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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.67, 8,404.13 and 3,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.67, 8,404.13 and 3,437.33 is: 4,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.67 : 8,404.13 = 3,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.67/8,404.13 = 3,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.67x = 8,404.13 × 3,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.67x = 28,887,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,708.97/6,089.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.72

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