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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.02, 8,409.71 and 3,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.02, 8,409.71 and 3,299.50 is: 4,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.02 : 8,409.71 = 3,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.02/8,409.71 = 3,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.02x = 8,409.71 × 3,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.02x = 27,747,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747,838.15/6,094.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.29

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