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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.51, 8,425.62 and 3,311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.51, 8,425.62 and 3,311.01 is: 4,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.51 : 8,425.62 = 3,311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.51/8,425.62 = 3,311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.51x = 8,425.62 × 3,311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.51x = 27,897,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,897,312.08/6,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.20

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