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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.34, 8,419.94 and 3,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.34, 8,419.94 and 3,306.84 is: 4,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.34 : 8,419.94 = 3,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.34/8,419.94 = 3,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.34x = 8,419.94 × 3,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.34x = 27,843,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,394.39/6,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.49

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