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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.44, 8,433.89 and 3,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.44, 8,433.89 and 3,316.94 is: 4,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.44 : 8,433.89 = 3,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.44/8,433.89 = 3,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.44x = 8,433.89 × 3,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.44x = 27,974,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,707.10/6,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.43

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