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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.22, 8,413.72 and 3,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.22, 8,413.72 and 3,544.73 is: 4,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.22 : 8,413.72 = 3,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.22/8,413.72 = 3,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.22x = 8,413.72 × 3,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.22x = 29,824,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,365.70/6,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.47

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