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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.37, 8,407.33 and 3,439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.37, 8,407.33 and 3,439.71 is: 4,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.37 : 8,407.33 = 3,439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.37/8,407.33 = 3,439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.37x = 8,407.33 × 3,439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.37x = 28,918,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918,768.48/6,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.72

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