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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.03, 8,441.55 and 3,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.03, 8,441.55 and 3,599.15 is: 4,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.03 : 8,441.55 = 3,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.03/8,441.55 = 3,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.03x = 8,441.55 × 3,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.03x = 30,382,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,362.47/6,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.85

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