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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,118.76, 8,443.92 and 3,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,118.76, 8,443.92 and 3,324.26 is: 4,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,118.76 : 8,443.92 = 3,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,118.76/8,443.92 = 3,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,118.76x = 8,443.92 × 3,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,118.76x = 28,069,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,069,785.50/6,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.50

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