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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.69, 8,403.77 and 3,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.69, 8,403.77 and 3,295.19 is: 4,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.69 : 8,403.77 = 3,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.69/8,403.77 = 3,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.69x = 8,403.77 × 3,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.69x = 27,692,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,018.87/6,089.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.36

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