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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101, 8,419.40 and 3,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101, 8,419.40 and 3,306.52 is: 4,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101 : 8,419.40 = 3,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101/8,419.40 = 3,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101x = 8,419.40 × 3,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101x = 27,838,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,914.49/6,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.01

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