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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.33, 8,433.57 and 3,458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.33, 8,433.57 and 3,458.73 is: 4,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.33 : 8,433.57 = 3,458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.33/8,433.57 = 3,458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.33x = 8,433.57 × 3,458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.33x = 29,169,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169,441.57/6,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.01

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