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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.46, 8,436.51 and 3,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.46, 8,436.51 and 3,318.96 is: 4,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.46 : 8,436.51 = 3,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.46/8,436.51 = 3,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.46x = 8,436.51 × 3,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.46x = 28,000,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000,439.23/6,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.13

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