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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.09, 8,422.63 and 3,983.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.09, 8,422.63 and 3,983.11 is: 5,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.09 : 8,422.63 = 3,983.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.09/8,422.63 = 3,983.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.09x = 8,422.63 × 3,983.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.09x = 33,548,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548,261.78/6,105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.13

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