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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.96, 8,445.54 and 3,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.96, 8,445.54 and 3,325.46 is: 4,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.96 : 8,445.54 = 3,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.96/8,445.54 = 3,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.96x = 8,445.54 × 3,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.96x = 28,085,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,263.22/6,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.13

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