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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.03, 8,441.52 and 3,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.03, 8,441.52 and 3,599.25 is: 4,966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.03 : 8,441.52 = 3,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.03/8,441.52 = 3,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.03x = 8,441.52 × 3,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.03x = 30,383,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,383,140.86/6,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.98

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