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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.60, 8,407.72 and 3,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.60, 8,407.72 and 3,298.08 is: 4,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.60 : 8,407.72 = 3,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.60/8,407.72 = 3,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.60x = 8,407.72 × 3,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.60x = 27,729,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,333.18/6,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.31

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