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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.82, 8,426.06 and 3,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.82, 8,426.06 and 3,311.32 is: 4,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.82 : 8,426.06 = 3,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.82/8,426.06 = 3,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.82x = 8,426.06 × 3,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.82x = 27,901,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,381.00/6,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.64

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