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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.36, 8,411.41 and 3,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.36, 8,411.41 and 3,406.51 is: 4,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.36 : 8,411.41 = 3,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.36/8,411.41 = 3,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.36x = 8,411.41 × 3,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.36x = 28,653,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653,522.73/6,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.87

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