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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.78, 8,425.94 and 3,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.78, 8,425.94 and 3,311.28 is: 4,569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.78 : 8,425.94 = 3,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.78/8,425.94 = 3,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.78x = 8,425.94 × 3,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.78x = 27,900,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900,646.60/6,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.55

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