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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.68, 8,434.08 and 3,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.68, 8,434.08 and 3,317.18 is: 4,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.68 : 8,434.08 = 3,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.68/8,434.08 = 3,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.68x = 8,434.08 × 3,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.68x = 27,977,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977,319.32/6,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.68

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