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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.02, 8,441.46 and 3,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.02, 8,441.46 and 3,322.52 is: 4,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.02 : 8,441.46 = 3,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.02/8,441.46 = 3,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.02x = 8,441.46 × 3,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.02x = 28,046,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046,919.68/6,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.06

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