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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.26, 8,393.52 and 3,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.26, 8,393.52 and 3,287.76 is: 4,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.26 : 8,393.52 = 3,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.26/8,393.52 = 3,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.26x = 8,393.52 × 3,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.26x = 27,595,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,837.35/6,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.11

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