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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.22, 8,499.72 and 3,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.22, 8,499.72 and 3,326.59 is: 4,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.22 : 8,499.72 = 3,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.22/8,499.72 = 3,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.22x = 8,499.72 × 3,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.22x = 28,275,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,275,113.12/6,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.70

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