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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.57, 8,395.34 and 3,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.57, 8,395.34 and 3,289.07 is: 4,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.57 : 8,395.34 = 3,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.57/8,395.34 = 3,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.57x = 8,395.34 × 3,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.57x = 27,612,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,860.93/6,083.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.92

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