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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.59, 8,447.76 and 3,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.59, 8,447.76 and 3,327.09 is: 4,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.59 : 8,447.76 = 3,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.59/8,447.76 = 3,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.59x = 8,447.76 × 3,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.59x = 28,106,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106,457.82/6,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.37

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