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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.50, 8,431.11 and 3,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.50, 8,431.11 and 3,315 is: 4,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.50 : 8,431.11 = 3,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.50/8,431.11 = 3,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.50x = 8,431.11 × 3,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.50x = 27,949,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,949,129.65/6,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.70

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