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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.23, 8,426.70 and 3,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.23, 8,426.70 and 3,311.73 is: 4,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.23 : 8,426.70 = 3,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.23/8,426.70 = 3,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.23x = 8,426.70 × 3,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.23x = 27,906,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906,955.19/6,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.24

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