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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.63, 8,414.69 and 3,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.63, 8,414.69 and 3,445.04 is: 4,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.63 : 8,414.69 = 3,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.63/8,414.69 = 3,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.63x = 8,414.69 × 3,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.63x = 28,988,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988,897.26/6,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.12

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