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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.27, 8,423.90 and 3,309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.27, 8,423.90 and 3,309.77 is: 4,567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.27 : 8,423.90 = 3,309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.27/8,423.90 = 3,309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.27x = 8,423.90 × 3,309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.27x = 27,881,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881,171.50/6,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.49

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