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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.22, 8,512.19 and 3,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.22, 8,512.19 and 3,335.59 is: 4,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.22 : 8,512.19 = 3,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.22/8,512.19 = 3,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.22x = 8,512.19 × 3,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.22x = 28,393,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,159.16/6,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.14

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