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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.13, 8,447.16 and 3,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.13, 8,447.16 and 3,326.63 is: 4,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.13 : 8,447.16 = 3,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.13/8,447.16 = 3,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.13x = 8,447.16 × 3,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.13x = 28,100,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,533.64/6,121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.75

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