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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.92, 8,449.70 and 3,328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.92, 8,449.70 and 3,328.42 is: 4,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.92 : 8,449.70 = 3,328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.92/8,449.70 = 3,328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.92x = 8,449.70 × 3,328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.92x = 28,124,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,124,171.60/6,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.26

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