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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.39, 8,411.63 and 3,300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.39, 8,411.63 and 3,300.89 is: 4,555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.39 : 8,411.63 = 3,300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.39/8,411.63 = 3,300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.39x = 8,411.63 × 3,300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.39x = 27,765,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765,806.79/6,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.22

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