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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.67, 8,406.48 and 3,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.67, 8,406.48 and 3,297.17 is: 4,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.67 : 8,406.48 = 3,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.67/8,406.48 = 3,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.67x = 8,406.48 × 3,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.67x = 27,717,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717,593.66/6,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.08

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