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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.58, 8,448.87 and 3,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.58, 8,448.87 and 3,328.08 is: 4,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.58 : 8,448.87 = 3,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.58/8,448.87 = 3,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.58x = 8,448.87 × 3,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.58x = 28,118,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118,515.27/6,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.59

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