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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.89, 8,416.44 and 3,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.89, 8,416.44 and 3,304.39 is: 4,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.89 : 8,416.44 = 3,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.89/8,416.44 = 3,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.89x = 8,416.44 × 3,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.89x = 27,811,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,200.17/6,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.04

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