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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.03, 8,445.64 and 3,325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.03, 8,445.64 and 3,325.53 is: 4,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.03 : 8,445.64 = 3,325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.03/8,445.64 = 3,325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.03x = 8,445.64 × 3,325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.03x = 28,086,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,086,229.19/6,120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.23

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