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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.26, 8,429.40 and 3,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.26, 8,429.40 and 3,313.76 is: 4,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.26 : 8,429.40 = 3,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.26/8,429.40 = 3,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.26x = 8,429.40 × 3,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.26x = 27,933,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933,008.54/6,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.99

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