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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.67, 8,447.86 and 3,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.67, 8,447.86 and 3,327.17 is: 4,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.67 : 8,447.86 = 3,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.67/8,447.86 = 3,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.67x = 8,447.86 × 3,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.67x = 28,107,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,466.36/6,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.47

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