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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.66, 8,406.42 and 3,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.66, 8,406.42 and 3,297.16 is: 4,550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.66 : 8,406.42 = 3,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.66/8,406.42 = 3,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.66x = 8,406.42 × 3,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.66x = 27,717,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717,311.77/6,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.04

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