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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.76, 8,441.04 and 3,391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.76, 8,441.04 and 3,391.22 is: 4,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.76 : 8,441.04 = 3,391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.76/8,441.04 = 3,391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.76x = 8,441.04 × 3,391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.76x = 28,625,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,381.46/6,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.83

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