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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.17, 8,430.56 and 3,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.17, 8,430.56 and 3,591.56 is: 4,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.17 : 8,430.56 = 3,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.17/8,430.56 = 3,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.17x = 8,430.56 × 3,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.17x = 30,278,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278,878.66/6,109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.30

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