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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.61, 8,411.93 and 3,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.61, 8,411.93 and 3,442.97 is: 4,751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.61 : 8,411.93 = 3,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.61/8,411.93 = 3,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.61x = 8,411.93 × 3,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.61x = 28,961,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961,963.36/6,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.28

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