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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.50, 8,427.02 and 3,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.50, 8,427.02 and 3,312 is: 4,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.50 : 8,427.02 = 3,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.50/8,427.02 = 3,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.50x = 8,427.02 × 3,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.50x = 27,910,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,273.68/6,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.58

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