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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.51, 8,407.69 and 3,298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.51, 8,407.69 and 3,298.01 is: 4,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.51 : 8,407.69 = 3,298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.51/8,407.69 = 3,298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.51x = 8,407.69 × 3,298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.51x = 27,728,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,626.94/6,092.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.27

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