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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.50, 8,393.86 and 3,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.50, 8,393.86 and 3,288 is: 4,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.50 : 8,393.86 = 3,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.50/8,393.86 = 3,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.50x = 8,393.86 × 3,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.50x = 27,599,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,011.68/6,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.45

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