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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.46, 8,444.79 and 3,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.46, 8,444.79 and 3,324.96 is: 4,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.46 : 8,444.79 = 3,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.46/8,444.79 = 3,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.46x = 8,444.79 × 3,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.46x = 28,078,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,588.96/6,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.41

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