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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.64, 8,445.09 and 3,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.64, 8,445.09 and 3,325.14 is: 4,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.64 : 8,445.09 = 3,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.64/8,445.09 = 3,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.64x = 8,445.09 × 3,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.64x = 28,081,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081,106.56/6,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.69

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