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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.19, 8,295.87 and 3,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.19, 8,295.87 and 3,322.35 is: 4,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.19 : 8,295.87 = 3,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.19/8,295.87 = 3,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.19x = 8,295.87 × 3,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.19x = 27,561,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561,809.63/6,011.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.08

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