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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.12, 8,430.36 and 3,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.12, 8,430.36 and 3,314.56 is: 4,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.12 : 8,430.36 = 3,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.12/8,430.36 = 3,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.12x = 8,430.36 × 3,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.12x = 27,942,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942,934.04/6,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.97

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