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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.97, 8,405.52 and 3,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.97, 8,405.52 and 3,296.47 is: 4,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.97 : 8,405.52 = 3,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.97/8,405.52 = 3,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.97x = 8,405.52 × 3,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.97x = 27,708,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708,544.51/6,090.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.12

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