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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.51, 8,436.61 and 3,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.51, 8,436.61 and 3,319.01 is: 4,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.51 : 8,436.61 = 3,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.51/8,436.61 = 3,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.51x = 8,436.61 × 3,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.51x = 28,001,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,134.18/6,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.21

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