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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.65, 8,435.52 and 3,561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.65, 8,435.52 and 3,561.06 is: 4,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.65 : 8,435.52 = 3,561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.65/8,435.52 = 3,561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.65x = 8,435.52 × 3,561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.65x = 30,039,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,392.85/6,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.30

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