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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.63, 8,442.29 and 3,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.63, 8,442.29 and 3,323.13 is: 4,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.63 : 8,442.29 = 3,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.63/8,442.29 = 3,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.63x = 8,442.29 × 3,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.63x = 28,054,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,803.82/6,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.90

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