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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.31, 8,444.62 and 3,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.31, 8,444.62 and 3,324.81 is: 4,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.31 : 8,444.62 = 3,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.31/8,444.62 = 3,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.31x = 8,444.62 × 3,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.31x = 28,076,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076,792.85/6,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.23

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