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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.72, 8,445.26 and 3,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.72, 8,445.26 and 3,325.22 is: 4,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.72 : 8,445.26 = 3,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.72/8,445.26 = 3,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.72x = 8,445.26 × 3,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.72x = 28,082,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,345.21/6,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.83

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