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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.18, 8,430.66 and 3,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.18, 8,430.66 and 3,314.68 is: 4,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.18 : 8,430.66 = 3,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.18/8,430.66 = 3,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.18x = 8,430.66 × 3,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.18x = 27,944,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944,940.09/6,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.25

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