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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.13, 8,446.11 and 3,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.13, 8,446.11 and 3,996.98 is: 5,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.13 : 8,446.11 = 3,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.13/8,446.11 = 3,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.13x = 8,446.11 × 3,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.13x = 33,758,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758,907.20/6,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.25

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