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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.58, 8,407.77 and 3,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.58, 8,407.77 and 3,298.08 is: 4,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.58 : 8,407.77 = 3,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.58/8,407.77 = 3,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.58x = 8,407.77 × 3,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.58x = 27,729,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,517.24/6,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.36

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