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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.61, 8,433.94 and 3,458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.61, 8,433.94 and 3,458.95 is: 4,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.61 : 8,433.94 = 3,458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.61/8,433.94 = 3,458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.61x = 8,433.94 × 3,458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.61x = 29,172,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,172,534.59/6,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.30

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