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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.41, 8,418.57 and 3,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.41, 8,418.57 and 3,305.91 is: 4,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.41 : 8,418.57 = 3,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.41/8,418.57 = 3,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.41x = 8,418.57 × 3,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.41x = 27,831,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831,034.75/6,100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.16

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