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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.84, 8,438.31 and 3,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.84, 8,438.31 and 3,320.34 is: 4,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.84 : 8,438.31 = 3,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.84/8,438.31 = 3,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.84x = 8,438.31 × 3,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.84x = 28,018,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018,058.23/6,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.98

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