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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.35, 8,430.96 and 3,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.35, 8,430.96 and 3,592.27 is: 4,957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.35 : 8,430.96 = 3,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.35/8,430.96 = 3,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.35x = 8,430.96 × 3,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.35x = 30,286,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,286,284.68/6,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.37

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