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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.41, 8,419.95 and 3,306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.41, 8,419.95 and 3,306.91 is: 4,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.41 : 8,419.95 = 3,306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.41/8,419.95 = 3,306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.41x = 8,419.95 × 3,306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.41x = 27,844,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,016.85/6,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.54

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