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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.38, 8,429.57 and 3,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.38, 8,429.57 and 3,313.88 is: 4,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.38 : 8,429.57 = 3,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.38/8,429.57 = 3,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.38x = 8,429.57 × 3,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.38x = 27,934,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,524.71/6,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.15

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