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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.50, 8,425.49 and 3,452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.50, 8,425.49 and 3,452.81 is: 4,764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.50 : 8,425.49 = 3,452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.50/8,425.49 = 3,452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.50x = 8,425.49 × 3,452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.50x = 29,091,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,556.74/6,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.82

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