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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.59, 8,409.08 and 3,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.59, 8,409.08 and 3,440.84 is: 4,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.59 : 8,409.08 = 3,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.59/8,409.08 = 3,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.59x = 8,409.08 × 3,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.59x = 28,934,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934,265.38/6,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.32

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