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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.55, 8,444.95 and 3,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.55, 8,444.95 and 3,601.64 is: 4,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.55 : 8,444.95 = 3,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.55/8,444.95 = 3,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.55x = 8,444.95 × 3,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.55x = 30,415,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,415,674.22/6,119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.25

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