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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.58, 8,393.95 and 3,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.58, 8,393.95 and 3,288.08 is: 4,537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.58 : 8,393.95 = 3,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.58/8,393.95 = 3,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.58x = 8,393.95 × 3,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.58x = 27,599,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,937.15/6,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.54

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