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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.26, 8,404.56 and 3,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.26, 8,404.56 and 3,295.76 is: 4,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.26 : 8,404.56 = 3,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.26/8,404.56 = 3,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.26x = 8,404.56 × 3,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.26x = 27,699,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,370.64/6,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.15

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