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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.50, 8,403.51 and 3,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.50, 8,403.51 and 3,295 is: 4,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.50 : 8,403.51 = 3,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.50/8,403.51 = 3,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.50x = 8,403.51 × 3,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.50x = 27,689,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,565.45/6,089.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.10

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