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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.97, 8,441.42 and 3,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.97, 8,441.42 and 3,322.47 is: 4,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.97 : 8,441.42 = 3,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.97/8,441.42 = 3,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.97x = 8,441.42 × 3,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.97x = 28,046,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046,364.71/6,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.01

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