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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.96, 8,425.89 and 3,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.96, 8,425.89 and 3,452.88 is: 4,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.96 : 8,425.89 = 3,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.96/8,425.89 = 3,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.96x = 8,425.89 × 3,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.96x = 29,093,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,093,587.06/6,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.79

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