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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.57, 8,425.53 and 3,380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.57, 8,425.53 and 3,380.01 is: 4,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.57 : 8,425.53 = 3,380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.57/8,425.53 = 3,380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.57x = 8,425.53 × 3,380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.57x = 28,478,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478,375.66/6,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.33

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