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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.07, 8,419.47 and 3,306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.07, 8,419.47 and 3,306.57 is: 4,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.07 : 8,419.47 = 3,306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.07/8,419.47 = 3,306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.07x = 8,419.47 × 3,306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.07x = 27,839,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839,566.92/6,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.06

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