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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.33, 8,399.16 and 3,291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.33, 8,399.16 and 3,291.83 is: 4,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.33 : 8,399.16 = 3,291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.33/8,399.16 = 3,291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.33x = 8,399.16 × 3,291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.33x = 27,648,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,606.86/6,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.74

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