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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.04, 8,445.78 and 3,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.04, 8,445.78 and 3,325.72 is: 4,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.04 : 8,445.78 = 3,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.04/8,445.78 = 3,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.04x = 8,445.78 × 3,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.04x = 28,088,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088,299.46/6,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.56

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