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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.63, 8,440.97 and 3,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.63, 8,440.97 and 3,322.13 is: 4,584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.63 : 8,440.97 = 3,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.63/8,440.97 = 3,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.63x = 8,440.97 × 3,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.63x = 28,041,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,940.85/6,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.54

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