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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.82, 8,403.96 and 3,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.82, 8,403.96 and 3,295.32 is: 4,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.82 : 8,403.96 = 3,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.82/8,403.96 = 3,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.82x = 8,403.96 × 3,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.82x = 27,693,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,737.47/6,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.55

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