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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.48, 8,442.23 and 3,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.48, 8,442.23 and 3,322.98 is: 4,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.48 : 8,442.23 = 3,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.48/8,442.23 = 3,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.48x = 8,442.23 × 3,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.48x = 28,053,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053,344.83/6,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.77

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