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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.65, 8,296.22 and 3,322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.65, 8,296.22 and 3,322.87 is: 4,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.65 : 8,296.22 = 3,322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.65/8,296.22 = 3,322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.65x = 8,296.22 × 3,322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.65x = 27,567,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,260.55/6,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.64

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