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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.94, 8,437.40 and 3,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.94, 8,437.40 and 3,319.44 is: 4,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.94 : 8,437.40 = 3,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.94/8,437.40 = 3,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.94x = 8,437.40 × 3,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.94x = 28,007,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007,443.06/6,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.92

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