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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.21, 8,393.45 and 3,287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.21, 8,393.45 and 3,287.71 is: 4,537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.21 : 8,393.45 = 3,287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.21/8,393.45 = 3,287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.21x = 8,393.45 × 3,287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.21x = 27,595,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,229.50/6,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.04

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