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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.72, 8,436.93 and 3,319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.72, 8,436.93 and 3,319.22 is: 4,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.72 : 8,436.93 = 3,319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.72/8,436.93 = 3,319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.72x = 8,436.93 × 3,319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.72x = 28,004,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004,047.89/6,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.52

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