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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.55, 8,423.82 and 4,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.55, 8,423.82 and 4,117.80 is: 5,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.55 : 8,423.82 = 4,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.55/8,423.82 = 4,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.55x = 8,423.82 × 4,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.55x = 34,687,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,687,606.00/6,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.25

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