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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.59, 8,446.37 and 3,326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.59, 8,446.37 and 3,326.09 is: 4,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.59 : 8,446.37 = 3,326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.59/8,446.37 = 3,326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.59x = 8,446.37 × 3,326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.59x = 28,093,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,327.93/6,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.97

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