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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.04, 8,414.10 and 3,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.04, 8,414.10 and 3,445 is: 4,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.04 : 8,414.10 = 3,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.04/8,414.10 = 3,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.04x = 8,414.10 × 3,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.04x = 28,986,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986,574.50/6,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.98

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