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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.19, 8,441.72 and 3,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.19, 8,441.72 and 3,322.69 is: 4,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.19 : 8,441.72 = 3,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.19/8,441.72 = 3,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.19x = 8,441.72 × 3,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.19x = 28,049,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,193.37/6,117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.31

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