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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.25, 8,411.45 and 3,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.25, 8,411.45 and 3,611.25 is: 4,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.25 : 8,411.45 = 3,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.25/8,411.45 = 3,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.25x = 8,411.45 × 3,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.25x = 30,375,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,830.76/6,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.53

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