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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.57, 8,422.92 and 3,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.57, 8,422.92 and 3,451.41 is: 4,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.57 : 8,422.92 = 3,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.57/8,422.92 = 3,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.57x = 8,422.92 × 3,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.57x = 29,070,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070,950.32/6,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.17

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