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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,118.05, 8,442.92 and 3,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,118.05, 8,442.92 and 3,323.55 is: 4,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,118.05 : 8,442.92 = 3,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,118.05/8,442.92 = 3,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,118.05x = 8,442.92 × 3,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,118.05x = 28,060,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,450.15/6,118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.50

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