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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.47, 8,409.89 and 3,442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.47, 8,409.89 and 3,442.14 is: 4,749.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.47 : 8,409.89 = 3,442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.47/8,409.89 = 3,442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.47x = 8,409.89 × 3,442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.47x = 28,948,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,018.76/6,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.88

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