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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.93, 8,437.26 and 3,319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.93, 8,437.26 and 3,319.43 is: 4,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.93 : 8,437.26 = 3,319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.93/8,437.26 = 3,319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.93x = 8,437.26 × 3,319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.93x = 28,006,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,835.18/6,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.83

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