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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.42, 8,411.72 and 3,300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.42, 8,411.72 and 3,300.92 is: 4,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.42 : 8,411.72 = 3,300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.42/8,411.72 = 3,300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.42x = 8,411.72 × 3,300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.42x = 27,766,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,414.78/6,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.29

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