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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.44, 8,432.40 and 3,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.44, 8,432.40 and 3,315.94 is: 4,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.44 : 8,432.40 = 3,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.44/8,432.40 = 3,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.44x = 8,432.40 × 3,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.44x = 27,961,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961,323.81/6,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.99

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