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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.06, 8,437.53 and 3,462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.06, 8,437.53 and 3,462.03 is: 4,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.06 : 8,437.53 = 3,462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.06/8,437.53 = 3,462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.06x = 8,437.53 × 3,462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.06x = 29,210,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210,981.99/6,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.45

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