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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.39, 8,436.48 and 3,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.39, 8,436.48 and 3,318.89 is: 4,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.39 : 8,436.48 = 3,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.39/8,436.48 = 3,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.39x = 8,436.48 × 3,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.39x = 27,999,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,706.92/6,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.07

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