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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.33, 8,419.82 and 3,306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.33, 8,419.82 and 3,306.83 is: 4,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.33 : 8,419.82 = 3,306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.33/8,419.82 = 3,306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.33x = 8,419.82 × 3,306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.33x = 27,842,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,854.74/6,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.41

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