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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.31, 8,425.69 and 3,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.31, 8,425.69 and 3,452.96 is: 4,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.31 : 8,425.69 = 3,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.31/8,425.69 = 3,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.31x = 8,425.69 × 3,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.31x = 29,093,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,093,582.97/6,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.29

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