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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.33, 8,450.13 and 3,328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.33, 8,450.13 and 3,328.83 is: 4,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.33 : 8,450.13 = 3,328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.33/8,450.13 = 3,328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.33x = 8,450.13 × 3,328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.33x = 28,129,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129,046.25/6,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.75

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