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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.80, 8,448.73 and 3,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.80, 8,448.73 and 3,604.71 is: 4,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.80 : 8,448.73 = 3,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.80/8,448.73 = 3,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.80x = 8,448.73 × 3,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.80x = 30,455,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,455,221.52/6,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.07

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