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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.81, 8,442.75 and 3,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.81, 8,442.75 and 3,323.31 is: 4,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.81 : 8,442.75 = 3,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.81/8,442.75 = 3,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.81x = 8,442.75 × 3,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.81x = 28,057,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,875.50/6,117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.26

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