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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.89, 8,406.81 and 3,297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.89, 8,406.81 and 3,297.39 is: 4,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.89 : 8,406.81 = 3,297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.89/8,406.81 = 3,297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.89x = 8,406.81 × 3,297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.89x = 27,720,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720,531.23/6,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.40

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