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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.75, 8,431.46 and 3,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.75, 8,431.46 and 3,315.25 is: 4,575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.75 : 8,431.46 = 3,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.75/8,431.46 = 3,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.75x = 8,431.46 × 3,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.75x = 27,952,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,952,397.77/6,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.05

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