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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.20, 8,416.91 and 3,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.20, 8,416.91 and 3,304.70 is: 4,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.20 : 8,416.91 = 3,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.20/8,416.91 = 3,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.20x = 8,416.91 × 3,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.20x = 27,815,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815,362.48/6,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.49

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