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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.62, 8,448.97 and 3,328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.62, 8,448.97 and 3,328.06 is: 4,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.62 : 8,448.97 = 3,328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.62/8,448.97 = 3,328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.62x = 8,448.97 × 3,328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.62x = 28,118,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118,679.10/6,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.59

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