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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.72, 8,432.82 and 4,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.72, 8,432.82 and 4,112.82 is: 5,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.72 : 8,432.82 = 4,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.72/8,432.82 = 4,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.72x = 8,432.82 × 4,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.72x = 34,682,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,682,670.75/6,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.36

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