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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.74, 8,402.52 and 3,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.74, 8,402.52 and 3,294.24 is: 4,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.74 : 8,402.52 = 3,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.74/8,402.52 = 3,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.74x = 8,402.52 × 3,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.74x = 27,679,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,917.48/6,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.08

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