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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.79, 8,403.92 and 3,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.79, 8,403.92 and 3,295.29 is: 4,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.79 : 8,403.92 = 3,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.79/8,403.92 = 3,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.79x = 8,403.92 × 3,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.79x = 27,693,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,353.54/6,089.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.51

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