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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.58, 8,396.70 and 3,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.58, 8,396.70 and 3,290.08 is: 4,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.58 : 8,396.70 = 3,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.58/8,396.70 = 3,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.58x = 8,396.70 × 3,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.58x = 27,625,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,814.74/6,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.30

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