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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.44, 8,393.56 and 3,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.44, 8,393.56 and 3,598.32 is: 4,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.44 : 8,393.56 = 3,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.44/8,393.56 = 3,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.44x = 8,393.56 × 3,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.44x = 30,202,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,714.82/6,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.74

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