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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.24, 8,441.77 and 3,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.24, 8,441.77 and 3,322.74 is: 4,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.24 : 8,441.77 = 3,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.24/8,441.77 = 3,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.24x = 8,441.77 × 3,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.24x = 28,049,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,806.85/6,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.37

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