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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.79, 8,445.24 and 3,325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.79, 8,445.24 and 3,325.29 is: 4,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.79 : 8,445.24 = 3,325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.79/8,445.24 = 3,325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.79x = 8,445.24 × 3,325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.79x = 28,082,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,872.12/6,119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.86

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