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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.63, 8,403.71 and 3,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.63, 8,403.71 and 3,295.13 is: 4,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.63 : 8,403.71 = 3,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.63/8,403.71 = 3,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.63x = 8,403.71 × 3,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.63x = 27,691,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,691,258.44/6,089.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.28

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