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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.59, 8,418.81 and 3,306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.59, 8,418.81 and 3,306.09 is: 4,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.59 : 8,418.81 = 3,306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.59/8,418.81 = 3,306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.59x = 8,418.81 × 3,306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.59x = 27,833,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,343.55/6,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.40

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