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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.59, 8,396.69 and 3,290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.59, 8,396.69 and 3,290.09 is: 4,540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.59 : 8,396.69 = 3,290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.59/8,396.69 = 3,290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.59x = 8,396.69 × 3,290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.59x = 27,625,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,807.37/6,084.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.29

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