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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.89, 8,413.33 and 3,443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.89, 8,413.33 and 3,443.87 is: 4,752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.89 : 8,413.33 = 3,443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.89/8,413.33 = 3,443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.89x = 8,413.33 × 3,443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.89x = 28,974,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974,397.57/6,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.32

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