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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.72, 8,430.01 and 3,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.72, 8,430.01 and 3,314.22 is: 4,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.72 : 8,430.01 = 3,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.72/8,430.01 = 3,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.72x = 8,430.01 × 3,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.72x = 27,938,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938,907.74/6,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.61

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