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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.94, 8,405.49 and 3,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.94, 8,405.49 and 3,296.44 is: 4,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.94 : 8,405.49 = 3,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.94/8,405.49 = 3,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.94x = 8,405.49 × 3,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.94x = 27,708,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708,193.46/6,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.08

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