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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.48, 8,408.46 and 3,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.48, 8,408.46 and 3,853.16 is: 5,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.48 : 8,408.46 = 3,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.48/8,408.46 = 3,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.48x = 8,408.46 × 3,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.48x = 32,399,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,141.73/6,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.27

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