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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.37, 8,419.66 and 3,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.37, 8,419.66 and 3,306.81 is: 4,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.37 : 8,419.66 = 3,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.37/8,419.66 = 3,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.37x = 8,419.66 × 3,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.37x = 27,842,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,215.88/6,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.27

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