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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.53, 8,388.37 and 3,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.53, 8,388.37 and 3,284.03 is: 4,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.53 : 8,388.37 = 3,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.53/8,388.37 = 3,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.53x = 8,388.37 × 3,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.53x = 27,547,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,658.73/6,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.96

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