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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.62, 8,411.81 and 3,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.62, 8,411.81 and 3,442.94 is: 4,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.62 : 8,411.81 = 3,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.62/8,411.81 = 3,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.62x = 8,411.81 × 3,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.62x = 28,961,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961,357.12/6,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.17

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