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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.63, 8,388.50 and 3,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.63, 8,388.50 and 3,284.13 is: 4,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.63 : 8,388.50 = 3,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.63/8,388.50 = 3,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.63x = 8,388.50 × 3,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.63x = 27,548,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,924.51/6,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.09

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