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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.94, 8,408.26 and 3,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.94, 8,408.26 and 3,298.44 is: 4,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.94 : 8,408.26 = 3,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.94/8,408.26 = 3,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.94x = 8,408.26 × 3,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.94x = 27,734,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,124.62/6,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.85

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