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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.16, 8,445.80 and 3,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.16, 8,445.80 and 3,325.66 is: 4,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.16 : 8,445.80 = 3,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.16/8,445.80 = 3,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.16x = 8,445.80 × 3,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.16x = 28,087,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,846.43/6,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.40

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