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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.62, 8,417.25 and 3,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.62, 8,417.25 and 3,305.06 is: 4,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.62 : 8,417.25 = 3,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.62/8,417.25 = 3,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.62x = 8,417.25 × 3,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.62x = 27,819,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,516.29/6,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.86

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