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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.81, 8,391.53 and 3,286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.81, 8,391.53 and 3,286.31 is: 4,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.81 : 8,391.53 = 3,286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.81/8,391.53 = 3,286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.81x = 8,391.53 × 3,286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.81x = 27,577,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577,173.50/6,080.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.11

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