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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.91, 8,406.74 and 3,297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.91, 8,406.74 and 3,297.41 is: 4,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.91 : 8,406.74 = 3,297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.91/8,406.74 = 3,297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.91x = 8,406.74 × 3,297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.91x = 27,720,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720,410.02/6,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.37

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