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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.28, 8,445.99 and 3,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.28, 8,445.99 and 3,325.78 is: 4,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.28 : 8,445.99 = 3,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.28/8,445.99 = 3,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.28x = 8,445.99 × 3,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.28x = 28,089,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,508.94/6,120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.58

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