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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.56, 8,399.46 and 3,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.56, 8,399.46 and 3,292.06 is: 4,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.56 : 8,399.46 = 3,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.56/8,399.46 = 3,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.56x = 8,399.46 × 3,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.56x = 27,651,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,526.29/6,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.05

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