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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.06, 8,415.99 and 3,446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.06, 8,415.99 and 3,446.31 is: 4,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.06 : 8,415.99 = 3,446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.06/8,415.99 = 3,446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.06x = 8,415.99 × 3,446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.06x = 29,004,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004,110.50/6,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.51

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