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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.38, 8,432.32 and 3,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.38, 8,432.32 and 3,457.74 is: 4,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.38 : 8,432.32 = 3,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.38/8,432.32 = 3,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.38x = 8,432.32 × 3,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.38x = 29,156,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156,770.16/6,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.68

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