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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.92, 8,395.80 and 3,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.92, 8,395.80 and 3,289.44 is: 4,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.92 : 8,395.80 = 3,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.92/8,395.80 = 3,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.92x = 8,395.80 × 3,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.92x = 27,617,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617,480.35/6,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.42

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