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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.93, 8,418.05 and 3,447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.93, 8,418.05 and 3,447.59 is: 4,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.93 : 8,418.05 = 3,447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.93/8,418.05 = 3,447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.93x = 8,418.05 × 3,447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.93x = 29,021,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,925.67/6,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.75

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