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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.25, 8,419.73 and 3,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.25, 8,419.73 and 3,306.75 is: 4,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.25 : 8,419.73 = 3,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.25/8,419.73 = 3,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.25x = 8,419.73 × 3,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.25x = 27,841,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,942.18/6,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.32

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