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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.45, 8,407.59 and 3,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.45, 8,407.59 and 3,297.95 is: 4,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.45 : 8,407.59 = 3,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.45/8,407.59 = 3,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.45x = 8,407.59 × 3,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.45x = 27,727,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,727,811.44/6,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.18

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