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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.62, 8,388.51 and 3,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.62, 8,388.51 and 3,284.12 is: 4,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.62 : 8,388.51 = 3,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.62/8,388.51 = 3,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.62x = 8,388.51 × 3,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.62x = 27,548,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,873.46/6,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.09

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