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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.56, 8,433.97 and 3,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.56, 8,433.97 and 3,458.91 is: 4,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.56 : 8,433.97 = 3,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.56/8,433.97 = 3,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.56x = 8,433.97 × 3,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.56x = 29,172,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,172,366.15/6,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.31

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