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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.33, 8,415.21 and 3,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.33, 8,415.21 and 3,580.82 is: 4,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.33 : 8,415.21 = 3,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.33/8,415.21 = 3,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.33x = 8,415.21 × 3,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.33x = 30,133,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,352.27/6,097.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.06

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