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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.82, 8,445.36 and 3,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.82, 8,445.36 and 3,325.32 is: 4,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.82 : 8,445.36 = 3,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.82/8,445.36 = 3,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.82x = 8,445.36 × 3,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.82x = 28,083,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083,524.52/6,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.95

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