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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.59, 8,440.72 and 3,322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.59, 8,440.72 and 3,322.09 is: 4,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.59 : 8,440.72 = 3,322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.59/8,440.72 = 3,322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.59x = 8,440.72 × 3,322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.59x = 28,040,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,831.50/6,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.39

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