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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.10, 8,414.99 and 3,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.10, 8,414.99 and 3,445.45 is: 4,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.10 : 8,414.99 = 3,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.10/8,414.99 = 3,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.10x = 8,414.99 × 3,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.10x = 28,993,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,993,449.29/6,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.50

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