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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.43, 8,393.74 and 3,287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.43, 8,393.74 and 3,287.93 is: 4,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.43 : 8,393.74 = 3,287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.43/8,393.74 = 3,287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.43x = 8,393.74 × 3,287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.43x = 27,597,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597,979.37/6,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.33

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