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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.82, 8,441.21 and 3,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.82, 8,441.21 and 3,322.32 is: 4,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.82 : 8,441.21 = 3,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.82/8,441.21 = 3,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.82x = 8,441.21 × 3,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.82x = 28,044,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044,377.46/6,116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.80

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