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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.82, 8,442.60 and 3,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.82, 8,442.60 and 3,323.32 is: 4,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.82 : 8,442.60 = 3,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.82/8,442.60 = 3,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.82x = 8,442.60 × 3,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.82x = 28,057,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,402.60/6,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.18

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