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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.91, 8,416.54 and 3,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.91, 8,416.54 and 3,304.41 is: 4,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.91 : 8,416.54 = 3,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.91/8,416.54 = 3,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.91x = 8,416.54 × 3,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.91x = 27,811,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,671.51/6,098.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.11

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