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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.78, 8,417.66 and 3,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.78, 8,417.66 and 3,305.28 is: 4,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.78 : 8,417.66 = 3,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.78/8,417.66 = 3,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.78x = 8,417.66 × 3,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.78x = 27,822,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,723.24/6,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.27

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