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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.14, 8,397.48 and 3,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.14, 8,397.48 and 3,290.64 is: 4,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.14 : 8,397.48 = 3,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.14/8,397.48 = 3,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.14x = 8,397.48 × 3,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.14x = 27,633,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,083.59/6,085.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.08

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