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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.21, 8,404.49 and 3,295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.21, 8,404.49 and 3,295.71 is: 4,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.21 : 8,404.49 = 3,295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.21/8,404.49 = 3,295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.21x = 8,404.49 × 3,295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.21x = 27,698,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698,761.74/6,090.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.08

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