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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.04, 8,419.36 and 3,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.04, 8,419.36 and 3,306.48 is: 4,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.04 : 8,419.36 = 3,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.04/8,419.36 = 3,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.04x = 8,419.36 × 3,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.04x = 27,838,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,445.45/6,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.90

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