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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.91, 8,413.68 and 3,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.91, 8,413.68 and 3,302.41 is: 4,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.91 : 8,413.68 = 3,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.91/8,413.68 = 3,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.91x = 8,413.68 × 3,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.91x = 27,785,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,420.97/6,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.30

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