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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.81, 8,432.22 and 3,457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.81, 8,432.22 and 3,457.39 is: 4,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.81 : 8,432.22 = 3,457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.81/8,432.22 = 3,457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.81x = 8,432.22 × 3,457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.81x = 29,153,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153,425.78/6,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.58

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