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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.47, 8,399.32 and 3,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.47, 8,399.32 and 3,291.97 is: 4,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.47 : 8,399.32 = 3,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.47/8,399.32 = 3,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.47x = 8,399.32 × 3,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.47x = 27,650,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,309.46/6,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.91

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