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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.94, 8,419.31 and 3,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.94, 8,419.31 and 3,306.44 is: 4,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.94 : 8,419.31 = 3,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.94/8,419.31 = 3,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.94x = 8,419.31 × 3,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.94x = 27,837,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,884.73/6,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.89

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