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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.02, 8,394.54 and 3,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.02, 8,394.54 and 3,288.52 is: 4,538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.02 : 8,394.54 = 3,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.02/8,394.54 = 3,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.02x = 8,394.54 × 3,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.02x = 27,605,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,612.68/6,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.14

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