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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.53, 8,433.92 and 3,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.53, 8,433.92 and 3,317.03 is: 4,577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.53 : 8,433.92 = 3,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.53/8,433.92 = 3,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.53x = 8,433.92 × 3,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.53x = 27,975,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975,570.16/6,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.50

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