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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.72, 8,399.67 and 3,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.72, 8,399.67 and 3,292.22 is: 4,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.72 : 8,399.67 = 3,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.72/8,399.67 = 3,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.72x = 8,399.67 × 3,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.72x = 27,653,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,561.57/6,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.26

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