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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.89, 8,417.85 and 3,305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.89, 8,417.85 and 3,305.39 is: 4,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.89 : 8,417.85 = 3,305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.89/8,417.85 = 3,305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.89x = 8,417.85 × 3,305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.89x = 27,824,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,285.47/6,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.44

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