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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.98, 8,445.57 and 3,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.98, 8,445.57 and 3,325.48 is: 4,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.98 : 8,445.57 = 3,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.98/8,445.57 = 3,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.98x = 8,445.57 × 3,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.98x = 28,085,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,574.12/6,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.16

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