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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.34, 8,388.06 and 3,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.34, 8,388.06 and 3,689.25 is: 5,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.34 : 8,388.06 = 3,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.34/8,388.06 = 3,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.34x = 8,388.06 × 3,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.34x = 30,945,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,945,675.84/6,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.30

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