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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.22, 8,425.16 and 3,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.22, 8,425.16 and 3,310.72 is: 4,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.22 : 8,425.16 = 3,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.22/8,425.16 = 3,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.22x = 8,425.16 × 3,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.22x = 27,893,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893,345.72/6,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.77

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