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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.89, 8,410.95 and 3,442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.89, 8,410.95 and 3,442.86 is: 4,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.89 : 8,410.95 = 3,442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.89/8,410.95 = 3,442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.89x = 8,410.95 × 3,442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.89x = 28,957,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,723.32/6,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.15

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