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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.90, 8,413.70 and 3,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.90, 8,413.70 and 3,302.40 is: 4,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.90 : 8,413.70 = 3,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.90/8,413.70 = 3,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.90x = 8,413.70 × 3,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.90x = 27,785,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,402.88/6,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.30

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