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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.32, 8,447.39 and 3,326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.32, 8,447.39 and 3,326.82 is: 4,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.32 : 8,447.39 = 3,326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.32/8,447.39 = 3,326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.32x = 8,447.39 × 3,326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.32x = 28,102,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,887.13/6,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.99

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