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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.89, 8,439.98 and 3,321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.89, 8,439.98 and 3,321.39 is: 4,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.89 : 8,439.98 = 3,321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.89/8,439.98 = 3,321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.89x = 8,439.98 × 3,321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.89x = 28,032,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,448.57/6,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.54

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