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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.72, 8,407.96 and 3,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.72, 8,407.96 and 3,440.07 is: 4,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.72 : 8,407.96 = 3,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.72/8,407.96 = 3,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.72x = 8,407.96 × 3,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.72x = 28,923,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,970.96/6,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.30

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