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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.95, 8,431.72 and 3,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.95, 8,431.72 and 3,315.45 is: 4,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.95 : 8,431.72 = 3,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.95/8,431.72 = 3,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.95x = 8,431.72 × 3,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.95x = 27,954,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954,940.63/6,109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.32

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