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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.07, 8,418.09 and 3,305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.07, 8,418.09 and 3,305.57 is: 4,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.07 : 8,418.09 = 3,305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.07/8,418.09 = 3,305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.07x = 8,418.09 × 3,305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.07x = 27,826,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,543.67/6,100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.68

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