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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.08, 8,441.64 and 3,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.08, 8,441.64 and 3,322.64 is: 4,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.08 : 8,441.64 = 3,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.08/8,441.64 = 3,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.08x = 8,441.64 × 3,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.08x = 28,048,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,530.73/6,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.28

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