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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.55, 8,393.92 and 3,288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.55, 8,393.92 and 3,288.05 is: 4,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.55 : 8,393.92 = 3,288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.55/8,393.92 = 3,288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.55x = 8,393.92 × 3,288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.55x = 27,599,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,628.66/6,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.51

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