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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.88, 8,442.56 and 3,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.88, 8,442.56 and 3,323.40 is: 4,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.88 : 8,442.56 = 3,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.88/8,442.56 = 3,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.88x = 8,442.56 × 3,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.88x = 28,058,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058,003.90/6,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.23

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