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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.34, 8,444.85 and 3,324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.34, 8,444.85 and 3,324.84 is: 4,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.34 : 8,444.85 = 3,324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.34/8,444.85 = 3,324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.34x = 8,444.85 × 3,324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.34x = 28,077,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077,775.07/6,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.37

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