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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.72, 8,406.57 and 3,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.72, 8,406.57 and 3,297.22 is: 4,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.72 : 8,406.57 = 3,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.72/8,406.57 = 3,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.72x = 8,406.57 × 3,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.72x = 27,718,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718,310.74/6,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.16

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