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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.79, 8,413.59 and 3,302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.79, 8,413.59 and 3,302.29 is: 4,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.79 : 8,413.59 = 3,302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.79/8,413.59 = 3,302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.79x = 8,413.59 × 3,302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.79x = 27,784,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784,114.12/6,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.17

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