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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.41, 8,385.44 and 3,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.41, 8,385.44 and 3,281.91 is: 4,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.41 : 8,385.44 = 3,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.41/8,385.44 = 3,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.41x = 8,385.44 × 3,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.41x = 27,520,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,230.00/6,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.03

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