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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.97, 8,427.72 and 3,456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.97, 8,427.72 and 3,456.03 is: 4,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.97 : 8,427.72 = 3,456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.97/8,427.72 = 3,456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.97x = 8,427.72 × 3,456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.97x = 29,126,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,453.15/6,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.60

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