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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.63, 8,433.81 and 3,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.63, 8,433.81 and 3,458.88 is: 4,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.63 : 8,433.81 = 3,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.63/8,433.81 = 3,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.63x = 8,433.81 × 3,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.63x = 29,171,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171,536.73/6,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.12

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