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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.70, 8,414.81 and 3,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.70, 8,414.81 and 3,303.20 is: 4,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.70 : 8,414.81 = 3,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.70/8,414.81 = 3,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.70x = 8,414.81 × 3,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.70x = 27,795,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795,741.80/6,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.40

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