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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.81, 8,403.90 and 3,295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.81, 8,403.90 and 3,295.31 is: 4,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.81 : 8,403.90 = 3,295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.81/8,403.90 = 3,295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.81x = 8,403.90 × 3,295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.81x = 27,693,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,413.69/6,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.50

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