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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.57, 8,406.38 and 3,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.57, 8,406.38 and 3,297.07 is: 4,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.57 : 8,406.38 = 3,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.57/8,406.38 = 3,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.57x = 8,406.38 × 3,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.57x = 27,716,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716,423.31/6,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.96

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