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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.03, 8,418.05 and 3,305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.03, 8,418.05 and 3,305.53 is: 4,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.03 : 8,418.05 = 3,305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.03/8,418.05 = 3,305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.03x = 8,418.05 × 3,305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.03x = 27,826,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,123.21/6,100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.64

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