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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.46, 8,437.88 and 3,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.46, 8,437.88 and 3,319.96 is: 4,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.46 : 8,437.88 = 3,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.46/8,437.88 = 3,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.46x = 8,437.88 × 3,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.46x = 28,013,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,424.08/6,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.50

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