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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.63, 8,431.96 and 3,457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.63, 8,431.96 and 3,457.01 is: 4,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.63 : 8,431.96 = 3,457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.63/8,431.96 = 3,457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.63x = 8,431.96 × 3,457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.63x = 29,149,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,370.04/6,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.05

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