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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.91, 8,417.92 and 3,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.91, 8,417.92 and 3,305.41 is: 4,561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.91 : 8,417.92 = 3,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.91/8,417.92 = 3,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.91x = 8,417.92 × 3,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.91x = 27,824,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,676.95/6,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.49

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