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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.54, 8,417.40 and 3,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.54, 8,417.40 and 3,305.04 is: 4,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.54 : 8,417.40 = 3,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.54/8,417.40 = 3,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.54x = 8,417.40 × 3,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.54x = 27,819,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,843.70/6,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.97

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