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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.24, 8,441.80 and 3,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.24, 8,441.80 and 3,322.76 is: 4,585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.24 : 8,441.80 = 3,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.24/8,441.80 = 3,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.24x = 8,441.80 × 3,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.24x = 28,050,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050,075.37/6,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.41

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