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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.94, 8,391.70 and 3,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.94, 8,391.70 and 3,286.44 is: 4,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.94 : 8,391.70 = 3,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.94/8,391.70 = 3,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.94x = 8,391.70 × 3,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.94x = 27,578,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,802.12/6,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.29

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