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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.52, 8,407.72 and 3,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.52, 8,407.72 and 3,298.02 is: 4,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.52 : 8,407.72 = 3,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.52/8,407.72 = 3,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.52x = 8,407.72 × 3,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.52x = 27,728,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,828.71/6,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.29

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