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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.54, 8,389.76 and 3,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.54, 8,389.76 and 3,285.04 is: 4,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.54 : 8,389.76 = 3,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.54/8,389.76 = 3,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.54x = 8,389.76 × 3,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.54x = 27,560,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,697.19/6,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.35

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