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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.59, 8,442.02 and 3,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.59, 8,442.02 and 3,465.15 is: 4,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.59 : 8,442.02 = 3,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.59/8,442.02 = 3,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.59x = 8,442.02 × 3,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.59x = 29,252,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,842.61/6,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.76

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