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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092, 8,406.96 and 3,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092, 8,406.96 and 3,297.50 is: 4,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092 : 8,406.96 = 3,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092/8,406.96 = 3,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092x = 8,406.96 × 3,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092x = 27,721,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721,950.60/6,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.55

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