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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.61, 8,413.29 and 3,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.61, 8,413.29 and 3,302.11 is: 4,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.61 : 8,413.29 = 3,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.61/8,413.29 = 3,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.61x = 8,413.29 × 3,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.61x = 27,781,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,609.04/6,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.89

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