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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.69, 8,418.96 and 3,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.69, 8,418.96 and 3,306.19 is: 4,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.69 : 8,418.96 = 3,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.69/8,418.96 = 3,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.69x = 8,418.96 × 3,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.69x = 27,834,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,681.36/6,100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.55

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