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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.70, 8,407.92 and 3,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.70, 8,407.92 and 3,298.20 is: 4,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.70 : 8,407.92 = 3,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.70/8,407.92 = 3,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.70x = 8,407.92 × 3,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.70x = 27,731,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731,001.74/6,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.51

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