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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.94, 8,433.10 and 3,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.94, 8,433.10 and 3,316.44 is: 4,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.94 : 8,433.10 = 3,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.94/8,433.10 = 3,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.94x = 8,433.10 × 3,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.94x = 27,967,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967,832.50/6,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.68

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