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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.51, 8,417.33 and 3,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.51, 8,417.33 and 3,305.01 is: 4,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.51 : 8,417.33 = 3,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.51/8,417.33 = 3,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.51x = 8,417.33 × 3,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.51x = 27,819,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,343.30/6,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.91

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