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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.64, 8,399.55 and 3,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.64, 8,399.55 and 3,292.14 is: 4,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.64 : 8,399.55 = 3,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.64/8,399.55 = 3,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.64x = 8,399.55 × 3,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.64x = 27,652,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,494.54/6,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.15

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