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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.21, 8,407.19 and 3,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.21, 8,407.19 and 3,297.71 is: 4,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.21 : 8,407.19 = 3,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.21/8,407.19 = 3,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.21x = 8,407.19 × 3,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.21x = 27,724,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,503.80/6,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.81

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