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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.86, 8,406.78 and 3,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.86, 8,406.78 and 3,297.36 is: 4,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.86 : 8,406.78 = 3,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.86/8,406.78 = 3,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.86x = 8,406.78 × 3,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.86x = 27,720,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720,180.10/6,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.36

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