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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.91, 8,433.69 and 3,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.91, 8,433.69 and 3,423.26 is: 4,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.91 : 8,433.69 = 3,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.91/8,433.69 = 3,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.91x = 8,433.69 × 3,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.91x = 28,870,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870,750.76/6,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.69

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