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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.82, 8,433.93 and 3,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.82, 8,433.93 and 3,459.52 is: 4,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.82 : 8,433.93 = 3,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.82/8,433.93 = 3,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.82x = 8,433.93 × 3,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.82x = 29,177,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,349.51/6,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.92

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