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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.13, 8,407.16 and 3,297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.13, 8,407.16 and 3,297.63 is: 4,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.13 : 8,407.16 = 3,297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.13/8,407.16 = 3,297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.13x = 8,407.16 × 3,297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.13x = 27,723,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,723,703.03/6,092.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.74

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