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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.64, 8,412.21 and 3,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.64, 8,412.21 and 3,442.89 is: 4,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.64 : 8,412.21 = 3,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.64/8,412.21 = 3,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.64x = 8,412.21 × 3,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.64x = 28,962,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,313.69/6,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.32

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